Eye Basics
An absent red reflex in one eye may indicate this.
What is an ocular disease requiring referral?
A warm, tender, erythematous nodule on the eyelid is most likely treated with this conservative measure.
What are warm compresses and massage?
Viral conjunctivitis is usually treated with these comfort measures.
What are artificial tears and cool compresses?
Patients with chemical eye injuries, metallic foreign bodies, or full-thickness corneal lacerations should do this immediately.
What is a referral to an ophthalmologist?
The most common cause of orbital cellulitis across all ages is spread from this sinus.
What is the ethmoid sinus?
A subconjunctival hemorrhage without pain or trauma is treated this way.
What is the reassurance that it will resolve?
This painful eyelid nodule is differentiated from a chalazion because of tenderness.
What is a hordeolum?
This type of conjunctivitis typically presents in both eyes with itching as the primary symptom.
What is allergic conjunctivitis?
To check for corneal abrasion, the provider uses this diagnostic method.
What is flourescein dye with a Wood's lamp?
Preseptal cellulitis is characterized by this absence of pain.
What is pain with ocular movement?
A difference in pupil size of <1 mm is usually this benign condition.
What is physiologic anisocoria?
Burning, itching, and discharge along the eyelid margins without conjunctivitis suggest this chronic disorder.
What is blepharitis?
Prolonged use of an antihistamine-vasoconstrictor drops can cause this effect.
What is rebound worsening of symptoms?
When a foreign object enters and remains inside the eye, this type of injury is diagnosed.
What is an intraocular foreign body?
A pinguecula requires counseling about this key protective measure.
What is UVB protection with hats and sunglasses?
An asymmetric red reflex may be a sign of this disorder.
What is cataract?
The first-line treatment for blepharitis includes this combination of hygiene and medication.
What are lid scrubs and antibiotic ointment?
Profuse watery discharge, fever, and cervical lymphadenopathy are most consistent with this cause.
What is viral conjunctivitis?
A penetrating injury involving the anterior but not the posterior segment usually carries this prognosis.
What is a good prognosis?
Pterygium not improved with 7 days of steroid drops requires this next step.
What is ophthalmology consultation?
Besides age, name two risk factors for cataract development.
What are smoking and ultraviolet light exposure?
This condition involves inflammation of the meibomian glands, leading to evaporative dry eye.
What is meibomian gland dysfunction?
Boggy conjunctiva, watery discharge, and lid thickening most likely indicate this.
What is allergic conjunctivitis?
The best protective precaution in a metal fabrication workshop is wearing these.
What are polycarbonate goggles?
Orbital cellulitis is confirmed with this imaging test.
What is a CT scan of the orbits?