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Patient presents with itchy, red eyes with a watery discharge. Conjunctiva shows diffuse vessel dilation. Ocular tension, vision, pupils and cornea are all normal.
Dx and Tx? |
Dx: Allergic conjunctivitis
Tx: topical vasoconstrictors & antihistamines |
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Patient presents with red, irritated eyes with a purulent discharge. Conjunctiva shows diffuse vessel dilation. Vision, ocular tension, pupils, and cornea are all normal.
Dx and Tx? |
Dx: bacterial conjunctivitis (purulent discharge only in bacterial infection)
Tx: Antibiotics |
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Patient presents with extreme photophobia, diminished vision, and red eyes. Pupils are small on examination w/ vessel dilation centered around the cornea. Ocular tension is low. Slit lamp exam shows deposits on the posterior surface of the cornea and a cloudy anterior membrane. Patient has no increased discharge.
Dx and Tx? |
Dx: Uveitis
Tx: atropine & steroids |
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Patient presents with sudden onset of intense eye pain and red eyes. Patient states that he sees halos are lights. Pupils are not reactive to light. On exam, there is vessel dilation surrounding the cornea and a high ocular tension. Slit lamp exam shows a steamy appearance with a shallow angle.
Dx and Tx? |
Dx: Narrow (acute) angle/ Angle closure glaucoma
Tx: pilocarpine osmotic agents; surgery |
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Patient presents w/ a painless area of blood in the conjunctiva. All examination is normal.
Dx and Tx? |
Dx: Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Tx: Nada |
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Patient presents with red, moderately tender eyes. Exam shows a concentrated area of dilated vessels in the conjunctiva. The rest of physical exam is normal.
Dx and Tx? |
Dx: Episcleritis
Tx: Steroids |
