Corneal Ulcers Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatments, differentials, and critical sequelae of corneal ulcers from the lecture notes.

Corneal Ulcers

A condition presenting with acute onset of unilateral blepharospasm, photophobia, miosis, epiphora, and corneal edema.

Atropine

A mydriatic agent used topically in corneal ulcer treatment to decrease iridocyclospasm and improve drainage.

Anticollagenases

Topical agents, such as serum or EDTA, used in corneal ulcer treatment to inhibit collagen breakdown.

Subpalpebral Lavage System

A medication delivery system used when a corneal ulcer patient is difficult to treat or when the ulcer is severe.

Recurrent Uveitis

The main differential for corneal ulcers that presents with similar clinical signs but shows no fluorescein uptake and is treated with topical steroids.

Desmetoceles

A critical sequela to corneal ulcers that shows no fluorescein stain uptake because all endothelium is gone.

Stromal Abscesses

A critical sequela to corneal ulcers that shows no fluorescein stain uptake because the lesion is covered over.

Steroid Contraindication

A key rule in corneal ulcer management stating that steroids must NEVER be used when an ulcer is present.