Cataracts
Category: generalpediatrics-Ophthalmology
Findings: galactosemia, rubella, neurofibromatosis type 2
Question: What do these commonly cause?
Chalazion
Category: generalpediatrics-Ophthalmology
Findings: painless lesion on eyelid
Notes: Treat with warm compresses. Caused by blocked oil gland (e.g. Meibomian).
Question: What fits these findings?
Glaucoma
Category: generalpediatrics-Ophthalmology
Findings: excessive tearing, frequent blinking, photophobia, corneal clouding, atrophy of optic nerve
Hordeolum (stye)
Category: generalpediatrics-Ophthalmology
Findings: erythematous and painful lesion near rim of eyelid
Notes: Prescribe warm compresses and antibiotic eyedrops. Caused by bacterial infection of eyelash follicle or blocked oil gland.
Question: What fits these findings?
Hyphema
Category: generalpediatrics-Ophthalmology
Findings: blood in anterior chamber of eye
Notes: If large, send to ED. If small, may follow up with ophthalmology.
Question: What fits these findings?