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Corneal Ulcer
What is it? *A __1__ infection of the __2___ *Usually __3__, but may be __4__ *Requires __5__ referral to an opthalmologist |
1. Localized
2. Cornea 3. Bacterial 4. Fungal 5. EMERGENT |
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Corneal Ulcer: Signs/Sx's
-rapid onset of sx's- cloudiness usually not yet present, need to stain *__1__ *__2__ *__3__ __3__ sensation *Conjunctival __4__ *__5__ __5__ on the Cornea *__6__ __6__ inflammation (iritis) *May have assoc __7__ (pus in the anterior chamber) |
1. Pain
2. Photophobia 3. Foreign body 4. Hyperemia 5. White opacity 6. Anterior Chamber 7. Hypopyon *tells you that infection is effecting the interior of the cornea |
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Corneal Ulcer: Tx
*ALWAYS BE __1___ *Intensive _2__ _2__ therapy w/ __3__ spectrum __4_ Corneal Ulcers: Complications *corneal __5__; and __6__ __6__ loss *corneal __7__ requiring emergent __8__ intervention |
1. Opthalmologist
2. Topical ABX 3. Broad 4. ABX 5. Scarring 6. permanent vision 7. perforation 8. surgical |
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Herpatic Keratitis
*Due to __1__ __1__ virus *__2__ involvement usually proceeded by __3___ involvment. *REFER to Opthalm w/in __4__ so that __5__ __5___ tx may be started *Topical Steroids: __6__ BY PRIMARY CARE FOR ANY REASON!!!!!!!!!!!! |
1. Herpes simplex
2. Corneal 3. Conjuctival 4. 24 hours 5. Topical Antiviral 6. NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER! |
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Herpatic Keratitis:
Complications & Prognosis *__1___ process *__2__ __2__ is common and leads to __3__ __3__ |
1. Recurrent
2. Corneal Scarring 3. Vision Loss |
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What is a Pterygium?
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A thickening of the skin of the white of the eye that starts to grow onto the cornea. Usually due to many years of exposure to the sun. Can be surgically removed if interfering with vision.
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Corneal Abrasions
*Hx of __1__ or getting something in the eye or contact lens wear. Sx: *__2__ *__3__ *__4__ *__5__ *__6__ vision *Usually __7__ |
1. trauma
2. Pain 3. Photophobia (light sensitivity) 4. Redness 5. Tearing 6. Blurred 7. Monocular |
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Corneal Abrasions: Dx
*Application of _1__ _1_ into the eye and viewing w/a __2__-__2__ light. *___3__ will appear __4__ *Application of a __5__ anesthetic will aid w/ exam if available |
1. Fluroescien dye
2. Cobalt-blue 3. Abrasion 4. Green 5. Topical |
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Corneal Abrasion: Tx
*_1_ abrasions will heal w/in _2_, large take longer *May patch with a __3__ __3__ ointment for __2__ *Prescribe __3___ __3__ ointment or drops *Pt should be followed __4__ until healed. |
1. Small
2. 24 hours 3. Topical ABX 4. Everyday |
