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DISORDERS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE EYE
• Anatomy of Eye

• Housed in a cone of
fatty tissue
Eyeball
• Three layers
• External fibrous
layer
• Middle vascular
layer
• Inner layer of nerve
tissue

Eyes
Anatomy of the Eye
External Fibrous Layer
• Sclera
• “white of eye’
• Protective & supportive outer layer
• Cornea
• Dense fibrous connective tissue
• Must be transparent to allow light
Middle Vascular Layer
• Heavily pigmented
• Blood vessels
Inner Layer
• Retina
• Continuous with optical nerve in rear
• Ora serrata in front
• Two parts
• Outer part-pigmented-attached to choroid layer
• Inner part is nerve tissue
• Eyelids
• Tarsal glands secrete oil to lubricate
• Lacrimal glands – outer edge of eye socket
• Secretes tears to clean & protect
• Aqueous humor – between cornea & lens
• Salty clear fluid
Retina
• Thin membrane lining rear of eye
• Contains light sensitive cells
• Rods & cones
• Rods are sensitive to light
• 120 million rods
• Cones are sensitive to colors
• 6 million cones
EYE DISORDERS

• REFRACTIVE ERRORS
• MUSCULAR DISORDERS
• DISORDERS OF THE
EYELID

• DISORDERS OF THE
GLOBE OF THE EYE
• REFRACTIVE ERRORS
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HYPEROPIA
MYOPIA
ASTIGMATISM
PRESBYOPIA
HYPEROPIA (FAR
SIGHTEDNESS)
• MECHANISM
• * object focuses behind the retina
* able to see only far objects
• ETIOLOGY
• * genetic link
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

• * blurred vision
* squinting
* eye rubbing
* headaches
• DIAGNOSIS

• * Snellen visual acuity test
• * ophthalmoscope
• TREATMENT

• * Convex lens
MYOPIA (NEAR
SIGHTEDNESS)
• MECHANISM
• * object focuses in front of the retina
* able to see only close objects
• ETIOLOGY
• * genetic link
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * blurred vision
* squinting
* eye rubbing
* headaches
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Snellen visual acuity test
* opthalmoscope
• TREATMENT
• * concave lens
* radical keratotomy - shallow incision in
the cornea causing it to flatten in desired
area
(could have significant complications)
ASTIGMATISM
• MECHANISM
• * Abnormal shaped cornea
(egg shape instead of spherical)
* object is partially clear & other blurred
• ETIOLOGY
• * genetic link
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * blurred vision
* squinting
* eye rubbing
* headaches
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Snellen visual acuity test
* opthalmoscope
• TREATMENT
• * artificial lens transplant
* radial keratotomy
PRESBYOPIA
• MECHANISM
• * Rigidity of the lens (old age)
* unable to focus
• ETIOLOGY
• * genetic link
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * blurred vision
* squinting
* eye rubbing
* headaches
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Snellen visual acuity test
* opthalmoscope
• TREATMENT
• * lens transplant
MUSCULAR DISORDERS
• NYSTAGMUS
• STRABISMUS (CROSS
EYED)
NYSTAGMUS
• MECHANISM
* repetitive involuntary movements of one or both eyes
• ETIOLOGY
* Congenital
* Brain tumors
* CV lesions
* Ear lesions
* Alcohol/drug abuse
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

• * Eye Movements
*Horizontal, vertical, circular, or
combination
* blurred vision
• DIAGNOSIS

* viewing of the eyes - involuntary
movement
* complete neurological tests
• TREATMENT

* Treat the underlying condition
* Congenital stays for life
STRABISMUS (CROSS EYED)
• MECHANISM
• * Failure of eyes to look in the same direction at the
same time
* Weakness of muscles of one eye
(superior oblique, interior oblique, lateral)

• ETIOLOGY
• in childhood: associated with amblyopia (decreased
vision in one eye)
(reversible after 7 years of age)
in adults: Usually caused by disease:
i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, brain trauma
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * TYPES:
1. Esotropia (convergent-cross eye of one
eye)
2. Exotropia (divergent- one eye turns
outward)
3. Diplopia (adults strabismus)
4. Congenital (no strabismus exists)
• DIAGNOSIS
• * complete ophthalmic examination
* Diagnose underlying disease
• TREATMENT
• * Treat early
* Corrective glasses
* orthoptic training
* surgery to restore eye muscle balance
* treat underlying disorder
DISORDERS OF THE EYE
LID
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HORDEOLUM (STYE)
CHALAZION (MEIBOMIAN CYST)
BLEPHARITIS
ENTROPION
ECTROPON
CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)
HORDEOLUM (STYE)
• MECHANISM
• * Inflammatory infection of the hair follicle of the eye
lid
• ETIOLOGY
• * staphylococcal infection
* usually associated with Blepharitis
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * occurs on the outside
* Pain/swelling/redness/pus
* patient feels something in the eye
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Visual exam
* culture if needed
• TREATMENT
• * Hot compress to alleviate pain
* Topical or systemic antibiotics
CHALAZION (MEIBOMIAN
CYST)
• MECHANISM
• * Collection of fluid or soft mass cyst
• ETIOLOGY
• * Blockage of meibomian gland
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Pea size cyst
* painless slow swelling of the inner part of
eye lid
* Could become infected
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Visual Examination
• TREATMENT
• * small ones usually disappear
spontaneously after a month or two
* large ones usually need surgical removal
BLEPHARITIS
• MECHANISM
• * Inflammation of the margins of the eye lids

• ETIOLOGY
• * Ulcerative: staphy infection
* nonulcerative: allergies, smoke, dust, chemicals,
seborrhea, stye, chalazions

• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Persistent redness & crusting on eyelids
* itching / burning sensation
* feeling something in the eye
* Ulcers can cause eye lashes to fall out
* Scales can get into eye causing conjunctivitis
• DIAGNOSIS
• * visual examination
* Culture (confirm staphy
infection)
• TREATMENT
• * Salt & water cleansing for 2
weeks
* If unsuccessful - local antibiotics
or sulfonamide
ENTROPION
• MECHANISM
• * Inversion of eye lid into eye
• ETIOLOGY
• * aging (course fibrous tissue)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Foreign body sensation
* Tearing / itching / redness
* Continuous rubbing causes conjunctivitis or corneal
ulcers
* Decreased visual acuity if not corrected
• DIAGNOSIS
• * visual examination
• TREATMENT
• * clean up on its own
* if not, minor surgery
ECTROPON
• MECHANISM
• * Outurned eye lids
• ETIOLOGY
• * elderly (weakness of eye lid muscles)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * dryness of the exposed part of the eye
* tears run down the cheeks
* if not treated can cause ulcers and permanent damage
to cornea
• DIAGNOSIS
• * visual examination
• TREATMENT
• * minor surgery if doesn’t disappear
BLEPHAROPTOSIS (PTOSIS)
• MECHANISM
• * weakness of eye muscle that raises eyelid
(superior rectus, superior oblique)
• ETIOLOGY
• * familial
• * trauma
* diabetes mellitus
• * muscular dystrophy
* myasthenia gravis
• * brain tumors
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * “drooping eye”
* Blocks vision
• DIAGNOSIS
• * ophthalmic examination
* blood work to rule out underlying disease
• TREATMENT
• * Surgery (strengthen muscles)
* eye glasses with raised eyelid support
* treat underlying disease
CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK
EYE)
• MECHANISM
• * inflammation of the conjunctiva
• ETIOLOGY
• * Viral / bacterial
* irritants (allergies, chemicals, UV light)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Redness / swelling / itching
* tearing when exposed to light
* pus if infectious
* “contagious” with contaminated hands, washcloths
DIAGNOSIS
• Ophthalmic examination
• Culture discharge

TREATMENT
• Warm compress 3-4 times daily (10-15
min.)
• If bacterial (antibiotics)
• If viral- self limiting
Applying Eye Drop Medicine
• STEP ONE:
Tilt your head back. Using your middle finger,
gently press the corner of the eye
by the side of the nose.
• STEP TWO:
Use your index finger to
pull down the lower lid.
Then apply the eye drop medicine.
• STEP THREE:
After applying the eye drop, let go of your lower lid.
Close the eye and keep the middle finger in place for
at least two minutes. If you’re applying more than one
type of drop, wait at least 15 minutes for the next
application. Use a facial tissue to wipe away excess
drops on eyelids.
DISORDERS OF THE
GLOBE OF THE EYE
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KERATITIS
CORNEAL ABRASION OR ULCER
SCLERITIS
CATARACT
GLAUCOMA
MACULAR DEGENERATION
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
RETINAL DETACHMENT
UVEITIS
KERATITIS
• MECHANISM
• * inflammation and ulceration of the cornea
• ETIOLOGY
• * herpes simplex virus (cold sores)
* other bacteria & fungi
* trauma
* dry air or intense light (welding)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * pain or numbness of the cornea
* decreased visual acuity
* irritation
• * tearing
* photophobia
* mild conjunctivitis
• DIAGNOSIS
• * examination of cornea using slit lamp
* medical history
* previous upper respiratory tract infection
• TREATMENT
• * eye patch to protect from photophobia
CORNEAL ABRASION
OR ULCER
• ETIOLOGY
• * foreign bodies
* trauma (fingernail, contact lenses)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * pain / redness & tearing
* something constantly in eye
* vision impairment
• DIAGNOSIS
• * visual examination
* fluorescien (stain)
• TREATMENT
• * remove foreign bodies
* eye wear for protection & promote
hearing
* eye dressing to reduce movement
SCLERITIS

• MECHANISM
• * Inflammation of sclera
• ETIOLOGY
• * rheumatoid arthritis
* digestive disorders (Crohn’s)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Dull pain
• * Intense redness
* loss of vision (posterior sclera inflammation)
* if untreated can lead to perforation or loss of eye
• DIAGNOSIS
• * ophthalmic examination
* Blood work to uncover underlying cause
• TREATMENT
• * MILD: eye drops (antibiotics)
* SEVERE: immunosupressive drugs
* PERFORATION: surgery
CATARACT
• MECHANISM
• * Gradual deterioration of lens
• ETIOLOGY
• * familial
• * old age
* congenital
• * trauma
* drug toxicity (high level of steroids)
* diabetes mellitus
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Cloudy / white opaque area of the lens

* reduce visual acuity
* Blurring of vision
* photosensitivity
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Visual examination
* pen light of slit lamp confers the presence of a
cataract
• TREATMENT
• * Intracapsular phacoemulsification
(involves breakage of cataract then aspiration)
* Extracapsular phacoemulsification:
(artificial lens replacement)
GLAUCOMA
• Chronic Open-Angle

Glaucoma

• MECHANISM
• * Increased intraocular pressure

due to a malfunction in eyes
aqueous humor drainage system can lead to optic nerve damage
• ETIOLOGY
• * trauma
* overuse of steriods
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Gradual loss of peripheral vision.

* If untreated - eventually complete
vision loss
• DIAGNOSIS
• * ophthalmic examination
* tonometry (pressure measure)
• TREATMENT
• * Medication that helps decrease
aqueous humor production or opens
drainage system
* laser to open drainage
* surgery (bypass)
• Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

• MECHANISM
• * complete blockage of aqueous humor drainage

system
• ETIOLOGY
• * trauma
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Blurred vision
• * severe eye pain

* redness of the eye
• * nausea & vomiting
* photophobia (sees “halo” around light)
* hazy cornea (elevated pressure)
* if untreated --> blindness
• DIAGNOSIS
• * goniolens (special lens to view the opening)
• TREATMENT
• * LASER IRIDOTOMY (creation of a hole in the iris
between the anterior and posterior chamber)
* medications to reduce pressure
MACULAR
DEGENERATION

• MECHANISM
• (The area next to optic disc that

defines fine details at the center of
visual field = macula)
* not enough blood supply to area
(disappearance of central vision due
to deterioration of pigment layer of
retina)
• ETIOLOGY
• * age
• * atherosclerosis
* hemorrhage
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * Fine detailed vision is impaired

* Sharp vision deterioration (reading)
* peripheral vision is not affected
* loss of central vision
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Ophthalmoscopy
* fluorescein angiography
* patient history
• TREATMENT
• * no known cure

* laser photocoagulation
* increase zinc in diet
* strong magnifying glasses
DIABETIC
RETINOPATHY

• MECHANISM
• * constriction of ocular blood vessels

& leakage of blood into retina
(microaneurysms, neovascularization =
new blood vessels)
* leakage of blood into vitreous
humor
* scar tissue
• ETIOLOGY
• diabetics with uncontrolled glucose
levels
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * impaired sharp vision

* blurred vision
* could lead to permanent blindness
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Ophthalmoscopy
• TREATMENT
• * Laser photocoagulation
* vitrectomy
RETINAL
DETACHMENT

• MECHANISM
• * elevation & detachment of the retina from

the choriod (partial or complete)
• ETIOLOGY
• * Near sightedness (myopia)
* trauma
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * visual floaters
• * light flashes
* dark/opaque shadow extending form
periphery inward from lower field to upper
* If central retina is involved, could lead to
blindness
• DIAGNOSIS
• * Ophthalmoscopy
• TREATMENT
• * Photocoagulation (laser)

* cryotherapy
• MECHANISM
• * Inflammation of uveal tract

UVEITIS

(iris, ciliary body, choriod)
• ETIOLOGY
• * autoimmune
* infections (syphilis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis,
histoplasmosis)
* unknown etiology
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * unilateral / bilateral
* pain
• * photophobia
* blurred vision
• * redness
* pupillary constriction
• DIAGNOSIS
• * complete visual examination

* skin test for TB, toxoplasmosis,
histoplasmosis
* blood test
• TREATMENT
• * treat underlying disease if known
* cycloplegics and steroids
EXOPHTHALMOS
• MECHANISM
• * Edema of the soft tissue that lines

bony orbit of eye
• ETIOLOGY
• * hyperthyroidism (bilateral)
* hemorrhage or inflammation
(unilateral)
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
• * protrusion of eye balls
* dizziness
• * double vision
* restricted eye movement
* seriously blurred vision
• DIAGNOSIS
• * ophthalmic examination

* blood work
• * x ray / CT
* echography
• TREATMENT
• * treat underlying disorder (thyroid)
* surgery
* steroids (control edema)
Thank You…. 

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Disorders and conditions of the eye

  • 2. • Anatomy of Eye • Housed in a cone of fatty tissue Eyeball • Three layers • External fibrous layer • Middle vascular layer • Inner layer of nerve tissue Eyes
  • 4. External Fibrous Layer • Sclera • “white of eye’ • Protective & supportive outer layer • Cornea • Dense fibrous connective tissue • Must be transparent to allow light
  • 5. Middle Vascular Layer • Heavily pigmented • Blood vessels
  • 6. Inner Layer • Retina • Continuous with optical nerve in rear • Ora serrata in front • Two parts • Outer part-pigmented-attached to choroid layer • Inner part is nerve tissue
  • 7. • Eyelids • Tarsal glands secrete oil to lubricate • Lacrimal glands – outer edge of eye socket • Secretes tears to clean & protect • Aqueous humor – between cornea & lens • Salty clear fluid
  • 8. Retina • Thin membrane lining rear of eye • Contains light sensitive cells • Rods & cones • Rods are sensitive to light • 120 million rods • Cones are sensitive to colors • 6 million cones
  • 9. EYE DISORDERS • REFRACTIVE ERRORS • MUSCULAR DISORDERS • DISORDERS OF THE EYELID • DISORDERS OF THE GLOBE OF THE EYE
  • 11. HYPEROPIA (FAR SIGHTEDNESS) • MECHANISM • * object focuses behind the retina * able to see only far objects • ETIOLOGY • * genetic link
  • 12. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * blurred vision * squinting * eye rubbing * headaches • DIAGNOSIS • * Snellen visual acuity test • * ophthalmoscope • TREATMENT • * Convex lens
  • 13. MYOPIA (NEAR SIGHTEDNESS) • MECHANISM • * object focuses in front of the retina * able to see only close objects • ETIOLOGY • * genetic link • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * blurred vision * squinting * eye rubbing * headaches
  • 14. • DIAGNOSIS • * Snellen visual acuity test * opthalmoscope • TREATMENT • * concave lens * radical keratotomy - shallow incision in the cornea causing it to flatten in desired area (could have significant complications)
  • 15. ASTIGMATISM • MECHANISM • * Abnormal shaped cornea (egg shape instead of spherical) * object is partially clear & other blurred • ETIOLOGY • * genetic link
  • 16. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * blurred vision * squinting * eye rubbing * headaches • DIAGNOSIS • * Snellen visual acuity test * opthalmoscope • TREATMENT • * artificial lens transplant * radial keratotomy
  • 17. PRESBYOPIA • MECHANISM • * Rigidity of the lens (old age) * unable to focus • ETIOLOGY • * genetic link • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * blurred vision * squinting * eye rubbing * headaches
  • 18. • DIAGNOSIS • * Snellen visual acuity test * opthalmoscope • TREATMENT • * lens transplant
  • 19. MUSCULAR DISORDERS • NYSTAGMUS • STRABISMUS (CROSS EYED)
  • 20. NYSTAGMUS • MECHANISM * repetitive involuntary movements of one or both eyes • ETIOLOGY * Congenital * Brain tumors * CV lesions * Ear lesions * Alcohol/drug abuse
  • 21. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Eye Movements *Horizontal, vertical, circular, or combination * blurred vision • DIAGNOSIS * viewing of the eyes - involuntary movement * complete neurological tests • TREATMENT * Treat the underlying condition * Congenital stays for life
  • 22. STRABISMUS (CROSS EYED) • MECHANISM • * Failure of eyes to look in the same direction at the same time * Weakness of muscles of one eye (superior oblique, interior oblique, lateral) • ETIOLOGY • in childhood: associated with amblyopia (decreased vision in one eye) (reversible after 7 years of age) in adults: Usually caused by disease: i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, brain trauma
  • 23. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * TYPES: 1. Esotropia (convergent-cross eye of one eye) 2. Exotropia (divergent- one eye turns outward) 3. Diplopia (adults strabismus) 4. Congenital (no strabismus exists)
  • 24. • DIAGNOSIS • * complete ophthalmic examination * Diagnose underlying disease • TREATMENT • * Treat early * Corrective glasses * orthoptic training * surgery to restore eye muscle balance * treat underlying disorder
  • 25. DISORDERS OF THE EYE LID • • • • • • HORDEOLUM (STYE) CHALAZION (MEIBOMIAN CYST) BLEPHARITIS ENTROPION ECTROPON CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)
  • 26. HORDEOLUM (STYE) • MECHANISM • * Inflammatory infection of the hair follicle of the eye lid • ETIOLOGY • * staphylococcal infection * usually associated with Blepharitis • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * occurs on the outside * Pain/swelling/redness/pus * patient feels something in the eye
  • 27. • DIAGNOSIS • * Visual exam * culture if needed • TREATMENT • * Hot compress to alleviate pain * Topical or systemic antibiotics
  • 28. CHALAZION (MEIBOMIAN CYST) • MECHANISM • * Collection of fluid or soft mass cyst • ETIOLOGY • * Blockage of meibomian gland • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Pea size cyst * painless slow swelling of the inner part of eye lid * Could become infected
  • 29. • DIAGNOSIS • * Visual Examination • TREATMENT • * small ones usually disappear spontaneously after a month or two * large ones usually need surgical removal
  • 30. BLEPHARITIS • MECHANISM • * Inflammation of the margins of the eye lids • ETIOLOGY • * Ulcerative: staphy infection * nonulcerative: allergies, smoke, dust, chemicals, seborrhea, stye, chalazions • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Persistent redness & crusting on eyelids * itching / burning sensation * feeling something in the eye * Ulcers can cause eye lashes to fall out * Scales can get into eye causing conjunctivitis
  • 31. • DIAGNOSIS • * visual examination * Culture (confirm staphy infection) • TREATMENT • * Salt & water cleansing for 2 weeks * If unsuccessful - local antibiotics or sulfonamide
  • 32. ENTROPION • MECHANISM • * Inversion of eye lid into eye • ETIOLOGY • * aging (course fibrous tissue) • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Foreign body sensation * Tearing / itching / redness * Continuous rubbing causes conjunctivitis or corneal ulcers * Decreased visual acuity if not corrected
  • 33. • DIAGNOSIS • * visual examination • TREATMENT • * clean up on its own * if not, minor surgery
  • 34. ECTROPON • MECHANISM • * Outurned eye lids • ETIOLOGY • * elderly (weakness of eye lid muscles) • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * dryness of the exposed part of the eye * tears run down the cheeks * if not treated can cause ulcers and permanent damage to cornea
  • 35. • DIAGNOSIS • * visual examination • TREATMENT • * minor surgery if doesn’t disappear
  • 36. BLEPHAROPTOSIS (PTOSIS) • MECHANISM • * weakness of eye muscle that raises eyelid (superior rectus, superior oblique) • ETIOLOGY • * familial • * trauma * diabetes mellitus • * muscular dystrophy * myasthenia gravis • * brain tumors
  • 37. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * “drooping eye” * Blocks vision • DIAGNOSIS • * ophthalmic examination * blood work to rule out underlying disease • TREATMENT • * Surgery (strengthen muscles) * eye glasses with raised eyelid support * treat underlying disease
  • 38. CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE) • MECHANISM • * inflammation of the conjunctiva • ETIOLOGY • * Viral / bacterial * irritants (allergies, chemicals, UV light) • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Redness / swelling / itching * tearing when exposed to light * pus if infectious * “contagious” with contaminated hands, washcloths
  • 39. DIAGNOSIS • Ophthalmic examination • Culture discharge TREATMENT • Warm compress 3-4 times daily (10-15 min.) • If bacterial (antibiotics) • If viral- self limiting
  • 40. Applying Eye Drop Medicine • STEP ONE: Tilt your head back. Using your middle finger, gently press the corner of the eye by the side of the nose. • STEP TWO: Use your index finger to pull down the lower lid. Then apply the eye drop medicine. • STEP THREE: After applying the eye drop, let go of your lower lid. Close the eye and keep the middle finger in place for at least two minutes. If you’re applying more than one type of drop, wait at least 15 minutes for the next application. Use a facial tissue to wipe away excess drops on eyelids.
  • 41. DISORDERS OF THE GLOBE OF THE EYE • • • • • • • • • KERATITIS CORNEAL ABRASION OR ULCER SCLERITIS CATARACT GLAUCOMA MACULAR DEGENERATION DIABETIC RETINOPATHY RETINAL DETACHMENT UVEITIS
  • 42. KERATITIS • MECHANISM • * inflammation and ulceration of the cornea • ETIOLOGY • * herpes simplex virus (cold sores) * other bacteria & fungi * trauma * dry air or intense light (welding)
  • 43. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * pain or numbness of the cornea * decreased visual acuity * irritation • * tearing * photophobia * mild conjunctivitis
  • 44. • DIAGNOSIS • * examination of cornea using slit lamp * medical history * previous upper respiratory tract infection • TREATMENT • * eye patch to protect from photophobia
  • 45. CORNEAL ABRASION OR ULCER • ETIOLOGY • * foreign bodies * trauma (fingernail, contact lenses) • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * pain / redness & tearing * something constantly in eye * vision impairment
  • 46. • DIAGNOSIS • * visual examination * fluorescien (stain) • TREATMENT • * remove foreign bodies * eye wear for protection & promote hearing * eye dressing to reduce movement
  • 47. SCLERITIS • MECHANISM • * Inflammation of sclera • ETIOLOGY • * rheumatoid arthritis * digestive disorders (Crohn’s) • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Dull pain • * Intense redness * loss of vision (posterior sclera inflammation) * if untreated can lead to perforation or loss of eye
  • 48. • DIAGNOSIS • * ophthalmic examination * Blood work to uncover underlying cause • TREATMENT • * MILD: eye drops (antibiotics) * SEVERE: immunosupressive drugs * PERFORATION: surgery
  • 49. CATARACT • MECHANISM • * Gradual deterioration of lens • ETIOLOGY • * familial • * old age * congenital • * trauma * drug toxicity (high level of steroids) * diabetes mellitus
  • 50. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Cloudy / white opaque area of the lens * reduce visual acuity * Blurring of vision * photosensitivity • DIAGNOSIS • * Visual examination * pen light of slit lamp confers the presence of a cataract • TREATMENT • * Intracapsular phacoemulsification (involves breakage of cataract then aspiration) * Extracapsular phacoemulsification: (artificial lens replacement)
  • 51. GLAUCOMA • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma • MECHANISM • * Increased intraocular pressure due to a malfunction in eyes aqueous humor drainage system can lead to optic nerve damage • ETIOLOGY • * trauma * overuse of steriods
  • 52. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Gradual loss of peripheral vision. * If untreated - eventually complete vision loss • DIAGNOSIS • * ophthalmic examination * tonometry (pressure measure) • TREATMENT • * Medication that helps decrease aqueous humor production or opens drainage system * laser to open drainage * surgery (bypass)
  • 53. • Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma • MECHANISM • * complete blockage of aqueous humor drainage system • ETIOLOGY • * trauma
  • 54. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Blurred vision • * severe eye pain * redness of the eye • * nausea & vomiting * photophobia (sees “halo” around light) * hazy cornea (elevated pressure) * if untreated --> blindness • DIAGNOSIS • * goniolens (special lens to view the opening) • TREATMENT • * LASER IRIDOTOMY (creation of a hole in the iris between the anterior and posterior chamber) * medications to reduce pressure
  • 55. MACULAR DEGENERATION • MECHANISM • (The area next to optic disc that defines fine details at the center of visual field = macula) * not enough blood supply to area (disappearance of central vision due to deterioration of pigment layer of retina) • ETIOLOGY • * age • * atherosclerosis * hemorrhage
  • 56. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * Fine detailed vision is impaired * Sharp vision deterioration (reading) * peripheral vision is not affected * loss of central vision • DIAGNOSIS • * Ophthalmoscopy * fluorescein angiography * patient history
  • 57. • TREATMENT • * no known cure * laser photocoagulation * increase zinc in diet * strong magnifying glasses
  • 58. DIABETIC RETINOPATHY • MECHANISM • * constriction of ocular blood vessels & leakage of blood into retina (microaneurysms, neovascularization = new blood vessels) * leakage of blood into vitreous humor * scar tissue • ETIOLOGY • diabetics with uncontrolled glucose levels
  • 59. • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * impaired sharp vision * blurred vision * could lead to permanent blindness • DIAGNOSIS • * Ophthalmoscopy • TREATMENT • * Laser photocoagulation * vitrectomy
  • 60. RETINAL DETACHMENT • MECHANISM • * elevation & detachment of the retina from the choriod (partial or complete) • ETIOLOGY • * Near sightedness (myopia) * trauma • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * visual floaters • * light flashes * dark/opaque shadow extending form periphery inward from lower field to upper * If central retina is involved, could lead to blindness
  • 61. • DIAGNOSIS • * Ophthalmoscopy • TREATMENT • * Photocoagulation (laser) * cryotherapy
  • 62. • MECHANISM • * Inflammation of uveal tract UVEITIS (iris, ciliary body, choriod) • ETIOLOGY • * autoimmune * infections (syphilis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, histoplasmosis) * unknown etiology • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * unilateral / bilateral * pain • * photophobia * blurred vision • * redness * pupillary constriction
  • 63. • DIAGNOSIS • * complete visual examination * skin test for TB, toxoplasmosis, histoplasmosis * blood test • TREATMENT • * treat underlying disease if known * cycloplegics and steroids
  • 64. EXOPHTHALMOS • MECHANISM • * Edema of the soft tissue that lines bony orbit of eye • ETIOLOGY • * hyperthyroidism (bilateral) * hemorrhage or inflammation (unilateral) • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS • * protrusion of eye balls * dizziness • * double vision * restricted eye movement * seriously blurred vision
  • 65. • DIAGNOSIS • * ophthalmic examination * blood work • * x ray / CT * echography • TREATMENT • * treat underlying disorder (thyroid) * surgery * steroids (control edema)