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18 Cards in this Set
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Hordeolum |
Usually heals on own Warm compress ABx ointment: Bacitracin, Erythromycin I&D if severe |
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Chalazion |
I&D if distorts vision Corticosteroid injection: reduce size |
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Blepharitis (Anterior) |
Warm compress Scrub with baby shampoo ABx ointment: bacitracin, erythromycin |
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Blepharitis (Posterior) |
Express secretions Artificial tears Oral Anti-Inflammatories Check for corneal damage |
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Entropion |
- No Corneal injury: artificial tears, monitor - Mild injury: ABx ointment, lid eversion (tape in place) - Moderate to Severe injury: Botox, surgery if lashes rub on cornea |
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Ectropion |
- Mild inflammation of cornea: lubricants, warm compress, ABx ointment - Exposure Keratitis: surgery |
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Viral Conjuntivitis |
Usually lasts 10-14 days Supportive tx HSV: topical and/or systemic antivirals |
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Bacterial Conjunctivitis |
ABx drops/ointment: Sulonamides, Erythromycin Gonoccocal: Emergent referral, Ceftriazone 1Gm IM- 1 dose, topical ABx |
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Allergic Conjunctivitis |
Avoid allergen Topical antihistamines NSAIDs (ketorolac) Mast Cell Stabilizers (Cromolyn) No vasoconstrictors |
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Pinguecula |
No Tx for inflammation Artificial tears Short courses topical NSAIDs or weak corticosteroids |
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Pterygium |
Excision if: vision affected, astigmatism, severe ocular irritation Artificial tears Topical NSAIDs or weak corticosteroids |
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Dacryocystitis |
- Acute: ABx, warm compress, Analgesics prn - Chronic: warm compress, gentle massage, ABx if febrile - Congenital: usually heals on its own |
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Orbital Cellulitis |
Emergent Referral IV ABx Surgical drainage if abscess present |
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Corneal Ulcers |
Immediate referral |
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Bacterial Keratitis |
Culture if d/c present Emergent Referral: hourly ABx (fluoroquinalones, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides) |
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Herpes Keratitis |
Refer for antivirals and steroids |
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Conjunctival/Corneal FB |
Assess visual acuity FIRST Irrigation Fluorescein stain Topical anesthetic Cotton swab for lid Eye spud for cornea |
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Corneal Abrasion |
Visual acuity test FIRST Fluorescein stain Ointment Analgesics Anti-inflammatories |
