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What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? Correct Ans-Itching
Tearing
Recurrent styes
Chalazia
Photophobia
Small ulceration at eyelid margin
Broken/absent eyelashes
Most frequent complaint: ongoing eye irritation, conjunctiva redness
What is the treatment for blepharitis? Correct Ans-Clean w/baby shampoo 2-4 times/day
Warm compresses
Lid massage (right after warm massage)
How are infected eyelids with blepharitis treated? Correct Ans-Antistaph abx: bacitracin,
erythromycin 0.05% x1 wk and quinolone ointments
How is blepharitis infection resistant to topical abx treated? Correct Ans-Tetracycline 250mg
PO x4
Doxy 100mg PO x2
What is conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Inflammation or irritation of conjunctiva
What is the most common cause of conjunctivitis in peds? Correct Ans-Bacteria
,What are some common causes of bacterial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Contact lenses
Rubbing eyes
Trauma
What are s/s of bacterial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Purulent (green/yellow) drainage,
initially unilateral, then bilat
Sensation of FB is common
Redness
Crust/matted eyelids in AM
How long does bacterial conjunctivitis usually last? Correct Ans-5-7 days (self-limiting)
What is the treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Eye drops: polytrim,
erythromycin, tobramycin, cipro
What is the most common organism causing bacterial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-H.
influenza
What are common causative organisms of viral conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Adenovirus
Coxsackie
Herpes
Molluscum
What are s/s of viral conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Profuse tearing
, Mucus drainage
Burning
Concurrent URI
Enlarged/tender preauricular nodes
What is treatment for viral conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Antihistamine
Decongestant
How long does viral conjunctivitis usually last? Correct Ans-7-14 days (self-limiting)
What is the cause of chlamydial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Chlamydial trachomatis
What are s/s of chlamydial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Profuse exudate
Associated w/GU s/s 1-2wks after birth
When does gonococcal conjunctivitis usually occur? Correct Ans-2-4d after birth
What is the biggest concern with gonococcal conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-Can cause blindness
What is the treatment for chlamydial conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-PO azithromycin, doxy
(tetracyclines increase photosensitivity, don't use in pregnancy)
When does chlamydial conjunctivitis usually improve? Correct Ans-2-3wks
What causes allergic conjunctivitis? Correct Ans-IgE mast cell reaction
Environmental
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