Periorbital Cellulitis Most Common from Bacterial Infection

Periorbital Cellulitis Most Common from Bacterial Infection

<p>30 Sep – External Eye</p><p>Periorbital Cellulitis – most common from bacterial infection Check vision and EOM (if EOM effected the has moved to the muscles) Tx – Antibiotic – IV & Oral</p><p>Chalazion – Hordeolum Hot compress</p><p>Malignancy Long history of non-healing ulceration or lesion</p><p>Blepharitis Scurf on eyelids with associated inflammation Itching, redness (3-6 months) Exam – “dandruff” on eyelashes Tx – Lid hygiene (warm cloth & baby shampoo)</p><p>Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Lipid tear film deficiency Risk factors – Rosacea Acutance therapy (White mark on the eye lid – on the glands) Tx – Lid Hygiene – warm compress</p><p>Rosacea</p><p>Bacteria infection Tx – Oral Tetracycline or Doxycycline Dry Eye Syndrome</p><p>Tear Film Aqueous Lipid - Symptoms - Dryness, irritation or dry eye sensation Meibomian gland dysfunction or tear deficiency</p><p>Tx- minimize topical medication Use artificial tears Topical Cyclosporine Meds can dry eye (BP meds, Psych, Decongestants & Antihistamine) Humidifier / Where glasses / avoid heating or AC</p><p>Conjunctivitis </p><p>Viral infection (most) – Bacterial (minimal) – Bacterial will have Purulent discharge / Viral will have clear discharge (can cause opacity in cornea)</p><p>Tx – Nothing / Bacterial can treat with Antibiotics Stay home 7-10 days (contagious) Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis</p><p>Immune response to contact lens</p><p>Tx – stop wearing contacts</p><p>Look under lids – Bumps</p><p>Corneal Ulcer</p><p>Pseudomonas</p><p>Infectious Keratitis Redness, pain, decrease vision, Common from Bacteria Herpes of the Cornea</p><p>- Anti Viral treatment</p><p>Corneal Abrasion Tx – Topical ointment (Antibiotic) (3-4 times a day for 3-4 days) Can patch if desired</p>

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