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1
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of infective conjunctivitis?

A

Gritty pain
Red eye
Purulent/watery discharge

2
Q

How is infective conjunctivitis treated?

A

With topical antibiotics

3
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis?

A

Itchy, red eyes
Mucoid/watery discharge
Lid swelling
Conjunctival swelling

4
Q

How is allergic conjunctivitis treated?

A

Topical antihistamine
Avoidance of allergen
Mast cell stabilisers

5
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of a corneal abrasion?

A

Pain
Watering of eye
Blurred vision
Epithelial defect

6
Q

How is a corneal abrasion treated?

A

Topical antibiotics

Analgesia

7
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of acute anterior uveitis?

A
Pain
Watering of eyes
Photophobia
May have blurred vision or floaters
Red eyes
Cells in anterior chamber
Hypopyon
Small irregular pupil
8
Q

How is acute anterior uveitis treated?

A

Topical steroids

Dilating drops

9
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of scleritis?

A

Severe pain
Redness
Nodule (does not move over sclera)
Very tender eyes

10
Q

How is scleritis treated?

A

Systemic steroids

11
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma?

A
Severe pain
Redness of eyes
Blurred vision
N&V
Hazy cornea
Fixed mid dilated pupil
Hard eyeball
12
Q

How is acute angle closure glaucoma treated?

A

Lower intraocular pressure

Constrict pupil

13
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of orbital cellulitis?

A
Pain
Redness
Blurred vision
Diplopia
Malaise
Pyrexia
Proptosis
Reduced eye movement
14
Q

How is orbital cellulitis managed?

A

Admit
Give IV antibiotics
CT scan
Drain pus