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Blepharitis

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Glands around eye gets clogged and secretions build up -> inflammation of lid margin
- Caused by Staph aureus or Meibomian gland abnormality

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Symptoms of blepharitis

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Lid crusting
Redness
Telangiectasia
Misdirected lashes
FB sensation
Itch
A/w chalazion and stye

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Treatment of blepharitis

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  • Lid hygiene, diluted baby shampoo
  • Topical Abx (Fucithalmic or tetracycline eye ointment)
  • Lubricants
  • Oral doxycycline if severe
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Chalazion

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Nodule within tarsal plate (Meibomian cyst) -> Inflammation (redness, bump) of eyelid gland that has been clogged
If Infected –> + painful

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Complications of chalazion

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  • Orbital cellulitis
  • Pre-septal cellulitis
  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis
  • Mass effect on cornea causing astigmatism and BOV
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Treatment of chalazion

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  • Self-resolves within several days to weeks
  • Lid hygiene
  • Warm compress and topical Abx
  • Incision and curettage if recurrence
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Stye

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  • Staph aureus abscess of lash follicle and its associated gland
  • Red, swollen, painful, tender nodule in lid margin pointing through skin

Tx with hot compress, epilation of lash a/w the infected follicle and topical Abx ointment

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Symptoms of chalazion

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Hard, firm
Painless (unless infected)
Nodule over the tarsus

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Difference between chalazion and stye

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Cause
Chalazion is due to inflammation of an eyelid gland that has become clogged but is not infected

Stye is due to a bacterial infection of a lash follicle in the eyelid by Staphylococcus aureus

Symptoms
Chalazion is a firm, non-tender, painless (if not infected) lump while stye is painful, swollen and tender to touch

Location
Stye is most commonly found at or near eyelash follicle while chalazion is most commonly found above eyelashes of upper lid
*chalazion is more obvious when eyelid is inverted

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Preseptal vs orbital cellulitis

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Orbital cellulitis is the infection of the ocular adnexal tissue posterior to the orbital septum while preseptal cellulitis is infection that only involves structures anterior to the septum, such as eyelid tissue.

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Causes of orbital/preseptal cellulitis

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Adjacent infection in surrounding structures
- Sinusitis (ethmoid/maxillary)
- Eyelids (stye/chalazion)
- Lacrimal sac
- Dental infections

External causes
- Trauma (bites)
- Surgery

Pathogens
- Haem influenza B
- Staph aureus
- Strep pyogenes

Ophthalmic causes (e.g. endophthalmitis with extraocular extension)

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Symptoms of preseptal cellulitis

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Pain of the eyelid
Eyelid redness and swelling
Induration
*NO eye involvement

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Symptoms of orbital cellulitis

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Symptoms of preseptal cellulitis
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- Proptosis
- Chemosis
- thickened eyelid
- Ophthalmoplegia -> Double vision
- Decreased visual acuity -> BoV*
- Pain on eye movements + EOM involvement*
- RAPD
- Fever

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Treatment of preseptal cellulitis

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PO Augmentin
Warm compress
Topical Abx

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Management of orbital cellulitis

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Admit, refer
Analgesia
FBC, gram stain & culture
CT scan of sinuses and orbits
- confirm ddx
IV Abx (Ceftriaxone/ Vancomycin)
Resolve underlying etiology
Surgery to drain abscess

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What classification to be used for preseptal/orbital cellulitis?

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Chandler’s classification
- describes level of involvement of cellulitis

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Stages of Chandler’s classification

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Stage 1: Preseptal cellulitis
Stage 2: Orbital cellulitis
Stage 3: Subperiosteal abscess
Stage 4: Orbital abscess
Stage 5: Cavernous sinus thrombosis

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Pertinent examinations to do in eye cellulitis

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Pupils
RAPD
EOM
VA, VF
Color vision
Chemosis
Proptosis

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Complications of orbital cellulitis

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Optic nerve compression
Subperiosteal or orbital abscess
Meningitis
Cavernous sinus thrombosis

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Types of allergic conjunctivitis

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Seasonal/perennial conjunctivitis
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)

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Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis

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  • Intense itch**
  • Intermittent history of red eyes
  • Lid swelling and redness (the CONJUNCTIVA is superficial, not vessels)
  • Watery/ mucoid discharge
  • Thick ropy mucoid discharge
  • Background of other atopies
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Clinical signs in allergic conjunctivitis

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Conjunctival chemosis
Conjunctival injection
Epithelial erosions or epithelial defect
Papillae or cobblestone papillae
Horner trantas dots
Limbitis
Shield ulcer

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Examination findings for vernal keratoconjunctivitis

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Giant papillae of only superior tarsal conjunctival
Limbitis
Shield ulcer

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Examination findings for atopic keratoconjunctivits

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Papillary hypertrophy of superior and inferior tarsal conjunctival with increased risk of eyelid thickening and scarring

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Chronic changes/cx of untreated VKC or AKC
Loss of eyelashes Conjunctival scarring Corneal neovascularization Corneal ulcer Corneal scarring Keratoconus
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Management of allergic conjunctivitis
Systemic management - Allergen avoidance - Skin prick test - Control of other allergies Ocular management - Topical mast cell stabilisers - Topical anti-histamines - Topical lubricants - Cold compress - Topical steroids - Topical immunomodulators — cyclosporin, tacrolimus - Systemic steroids in severe cases - Supratarsal injection of steroid for recalcitrant cases
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Most common causative virus of viral conjunctivitis
Adenovirus
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Symptoms of viral conjunctivitis
- Conjunctiva intensely hyperemic (Red eyes) - Sticky watery muco-serous discharge - Tearing - Burning sandy gritty feeling in eye - Recent URTI - Contact history - Usually starts in one eye then moves to other eye
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Signs of viral conjunctivitis
- Conjunctival injection - Conjunctival follicular reaction - Pseudomembranes seen on lid eversion - Check for corneal involvement — punctate epitheliopathy, epithelial defect
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Complications of viral conjunctivitis
- Corneal epitheliopathy - Keratitis
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Treatment for viral conjunctivitis
Self-resolving Very contagious! Topical lubricants Topical steroids for keratitis if risk of scarring
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Common causative organisms of bacterial conjunctivitis
Staph aureus Staph epidermidis Strep pneumoniae Haemophilus influenzae
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Risk factors of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Contact lens usage - Swimming in contaminated waters - Risky sexual lifestyle (Gonorrhea/ Chlamydia)
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Symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis
Redness Grittiness Burning Extensive mucopurulent discharge Bilateral 'Eyes stick together'
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Signs of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Crusty lids - Conjunctival hyperaemia - Purulent discharge from eye - Mild papillary reaction - Lids and conjunctiva may be oedematous
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Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis
- Stop using contact lens/ swimming - Topical Abx (Chloramphenicol/ Erythromycin)
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Common causative virus of viral keratitis
HSV 1 HSV 2 Varicella zoster virus
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What is herpes simplex keratitis?
- Reactivation of latent HSV type 1 - Migrates down branch of trigeminal nerve to cornea (Esp nasociliary branch) Look for 'Hutchinson's Sign' (Tip of nose)
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Symptoms of herpes simplex keratitis
Red eye Tearing Photophobia Pain Hyperaemia BoV Watery discharge
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Risk factors of herpes simplex keratitis
Immunocompromised states
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Signs of herpes simplex keratitis
- Corneal sensation reduced (Touch with cotton wool) - Conjunctival injection - Dendritic corneal ulcer with terminal bulb: Faint branching grey opacity on penlight examination, best seen stained with fluorescein - Geographic ulcer (coalesce of multiple dendritic ulcers)
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Treatment for herpes simplex keratitis
Topical acyclovir PO acyclovir - immunocompromised patients - long term prophylactic treatment of recurrent HSV keratitis1
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Complications of herpes simplex keratitis
Recurrence - remains latent in trigeminal ganglion
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What is herpes zoster ophthalmicus?
Caused by reactivation of varicella zoster virus and manifests as a unilateral painful vesicular rash along the ophthalmic division (V1) of the trigeminal nerve
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Signs of herpes zoster opthalmicus
Vesicular or pustular rash seen along the V1 dermatome distribution - Hutchinson's sign: involvement of tip of the nose due to involvement of the nasociliary branch of V1 of trigeminal nerve
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Risk factors of herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Advanced age Stress Immunocompromised
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Common organisms for bacterial keratitis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus
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Risk factors of bacterial keratitis
Poor contact lens hygiene Trauma Contaminated water contact with eye
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Signs of bacterial keratitis
- Conjunctival injection - Corneal ulcer - Whitish Cornea opacity (Round white spot); Stain with fluorescein - Hypopyon - Corneal edema
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Immediate investigation for bacterial keratitis
Cornea scrapings for gram stain and culture
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Immediate management for bacterial keratitis
- Refer ophthal immediately! - Topical Abx Cefazolin + Topical Gentamicin→ applied every hour - Topical cycloplegia
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Complications of bacterial keratitis
Corneal perforation Corneal scar Blindness Endophthalmitis
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Endophthalmitis
Bacterial or fungal infection within the eye involving vitreous/aqueous humour !medical emergency!
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Causes of endophthalmitis
- Trauma - FB - Acute post cataract surgery - Extension of keratitis
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Symptoms of endophthalmitis
Red and painful eye Severe vision loss
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Signs of endophthalmitis
- Diffuse conjunctival injection - Hypopyon - RAPD - Loss of red reflux - Presence of vitritis - Chemosis - Hazy cornea from corneal edema
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How to differentiate between keratitis and endophthalmitis?
B-scan ultrasonography to check for vitreous involvement
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Investigations for endophthalmitis
- Vitreous tap sent for culture and gram stain - Blood culture if septic shock
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Treatment of endophthalmitis
- Give intravitreal Abx straightaway (Tap and inject) Vancomycin Ceftazidime - Give topical and systemic Abx - Vitrectomy
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Common causative organisms in endophthalmitis
Strep (Endocarditis) Staph (Cutaneous infx) Bacillus (IVDU) Candida
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Treatment for stye
Warm compress Lid hygiene Epilation of lash a/w the infected follicle Topical Abx ointment
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How to differentiate viral and bacterial conjunctivitis?
Viral - watery discharge - unilateral - self-limiting Bacterial - mucopurulent discharge - bilateral - topical abx
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Distinguishing feature of viral conjunctivitis
- Starts in one eye and rapidly spreads to the other eye - Self limiting within a week or so, supportive management is enough
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Distinguishing sign of HSV keratitis
Dendritic corneal ulcers that stain with fluorescein
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Distinguishing feature of keratitis
Whitish corneal opacity
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Distinguishing feature between preseptal vs orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is distinguished from preseptal cellulitis by pain with ocular movements and vision changes
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Difference between orbital vs pre-septal cellulitis
Preseptal cellulitis - Disease of infant/toddler (20 months old) - Presents with redness and edema but NO vision loss or pain on eye movements - Treat with co-amoxiclav Orbital cellulitis - POST SEPTAL cellulitis which tracts from the ethmoidal sinus - Presents with more systemic and severe effects such as fever, pain with eye movements, ophthalmoplegia and ptosis - Medical emergency and treat with IV ceftriaxone or vancomycin
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What type of drugs is contraindicated in keratitis?
Corticosteroids - can cause immunosuppression and worsen the infection

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