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?