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INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS OF THE EYE - Coggle Diagram
INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS OF THE EYE
Inflammation of the sclera
Scleritis
Inflammation of the entire thickness of the sclera
Episcleritis
Inflammation of the episclera
Causes and risk factors
Associated with hypersensitivity
Systematic disease
Syphilis
Herpes zoster
TB
Gout
Rheumatoid arthritis
Signs and symptoms
Photophobia
Redness
Lacrimation
Pain
Tenderness
Management
Elimination of risk factors
Health education
Prompt treatment of systemic diseases to prevent complications
Inflammation of the cornea
Keratitis
Inflammation of the cornea, common ocular condition
Types
Superficial keratitis
In the superficial layers of the cornea
Deep keratitis
Deep layers of the cornea
Clinical signs and symptoms
Photophobia
Lacrimation
Pain
Laceration
Causes and risk factors
Infection
Exposure to dust
Nutritional deficiency
Hypersensitivity
Management
Treat the cause
Give mydriatics to dilate the pupil and rest the eye
Steroids to reduce inflammation
Eye padding to relieve pain and promote healing
Health education
Good nutrition
Protect eye from dust
Good personal hygiene
Inflammation of the eye lid margin
Types
Ulcerative ( cause by bacteria)
Non-ulcerative ( secondary to dandruff)
Causes
Staphylococcus aureus
Dandruff
Clinical manifestations
Burning
Irritation
Itching
Redness of the lid margins
Scales on eyelashes ( dry or greasy)
Management
Antibiotics or sulphonamide ointment
Antidandruff shampoo
Health education
Clean lid margins with baby shampoo or bicarbonate of soda on a cotton wool bud
Inflammation of the retina
Retinitis
Inflammation of the retina and sometimes involve choroid
Causes and risk factors
Systemic diseases
Clinical manifestations
Retinopathy
Patches of choriorenitis
Decreased vision
Lymphadenopathy
Management
Treat symptoms
Inflammation of the conjuctiva
Conjuctivitis
Inflammation and infection of the conjuctiva it can be Acute sub-acute or chronic
Clinical signs and symptoms
Irritation
Follicles
Papillae
Burning
Pricking sensation
Causes and risk factors
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasite
Dermatitis
Allergic condition
Management
Isolation of patient
Antihistamine- allergic conjunctivitis
Antibiotics- bacterial infections