Red Eye and Corneal Disorders Practice Flashcards

A set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering the diagnosis, signs, and treatments for various red eye and corneal conditions such as HSV keratitis, bacterial keratitis, and conjunctivitis based on clinical lecture notes.

The presence of a dendritic ulcer on the cornea is a key clue for __________.

Herpes simplex keratitis (HSV)

The first-line treatment for Herpes simplex keratitis (HSV) is __________ eye ointment.

Aciclovir $3\%$

The recommended dosage for Aciclovir $3\%$ ointment in HSV keratitis is __________ for __________ days.

$5$ times/day for $10-14$ days

For Herpes simplex epithelial keratitis, the use of __________ is strictly contraindicated.

steroids

Bacterial keratitis frequently presents with a corneal __________ or white spot, often in patients with a history of contact lens wear.

infiltrate

In contact lens wearers with bacterial keratitis, the most common pathogen to cover is __________.

Pseudomonas

The preferred medication for bacterial keratitis, covering Pseudomonas, is __________ eye drops.

Ciprofloxacin $0.3\%$

To prevent secondary infection after a corneal abrasion or foreign body removal, __________ eye ointment or drops should be used.

Chloramphenicol $0.5\%$

A hallmark sign of Gonococcal conjunctivitis is the presence of profuse __________ discharge.

purulent

The first-line systemic treatment for Gonococcal conjunctivitis is __________ via IV, IM, or periocular injection.

Ceftriaxone

Chlamydial conjunctivitis often presents as unilateral mucopurulent discharge accompanied by __________ lymphadenopathy.

preauricular

The first-line treatment for Chlamydial conjunctivitis is a single oral dose of __________.

Azithromycin $1\,g$

Any type of keratitis, especially with signs of ulcers or infiltrates, requires __________.

urgent ophthalmology referral

On fluorescein staining, an epithelial defect without white spots or infiltration typically indicates a __________.

corneal abrasion

The mnemonic for Chlamydial conjunctivitis treatment is __________.

AZI

Ciprofloxacin eye drops in the treatment of bacterial keratitis should be used frequently, such as every __________.

$1-2$ hours