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1
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what is this condition called?

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punctal stenosis

2
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what is this condition called?

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punctal malposition

3
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what is this condition called?

A

dacryocystitis

4
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what is this condition called?

A

canaliculitis

5
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what is this condition called?

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dacryoadenitis

6
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which nerve innervates the lacrimal gland?

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CN 5

7
Q

what are the 3 protein parts of tears?

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antibacterial (lysozyme), immunoglobulins (IgA) and growth factors (epidermal growth factor)

8
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what electrolytes are present in tears?

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Na, K, Cl, Ca

9
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what are some complications that can occur to the lacrimal system flow?

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trauma = lacrimal gland, conjunctiva, eyelids, nasolacrimal duct and nasal acvity

poor outflow (epiphora)

10
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what are the 3 causes of epiphora?

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  1. reflex over production of tears (stimulation from cornea, conjunctiva or emotions)
  2. pump failure (weakness of lower lid -ectropion or weakness of orbicularis muscle)
  3. obstruction
11
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what are some causes of punctal stenosis and who is it common in?

A

idiopathic, chronic blepharitis, herpes simplex lid infection, radiation, trachoma and cicatrizing conjunctivitis

and common in the elderly

12
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what is the management for punctal stenosis?

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minor surgical procedure = punctal dilation or surgical/laser punctoplasty

13
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what are 2 causes of punctal malposition?

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ectropion and punctal eversion

14
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what is the management for punctal malposition?

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surgically realign the punctum (and lid if ectropion) = cautery and conjunctivoplasty

15
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what are some causes of canalicular/duct obstruction?

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most common - idiopathic fibrosis, chronic dacryocystitis, herpes simplex, cicatrizing conjunctivitis, or trauma

16
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what is the treatment for canalicular/duct obstruction?

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DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy) = surgical opening

17
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why is a congenital obstruction so common in infants and what are the signs?

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the nasolacrimal duct is the last part of the system to develop - frequently not open at birth

epiphora and mucous discharge

18
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what is the treatment for a congenital obstruction?

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massage 2-4 times per day, antibiotics (erythromycin ophthalmic ointment BID) and probing after 12 months

19
Q

what are 4 causes of aqueous dry eye (aka keratoconjunctivitis sicca)?

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sjogrens-atrophy of lacrimal glands, lacrimal gland tumors or inflammation, absence of lacrimcal gland and lacrimal scarring

20
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what are some treatment options for aqueous dry eye?

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punctal plugs, Restasis, omega 3 supplements, artifical tears, scleral lens and topical steroids for acute use

21
Q

what are 2 lacrimal infections?

A

dacryocystitis and canaliculitis

22
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what is dacryocystitis?

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usually secondary to an abstruction - can be acute or chronic and patient has redness, swelling and pain

23
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what is the management for dacryocystitis?

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warm compresses, antibiotics (oral = augmentin, keflex or topical = polytrim QID), pain meds prn and DCR if no improvement

24
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what causes canaliculitis?

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secondary to an infection - usually actinomyces

25
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what are the signs/symptoms of cancliculitis?

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epiphora, chronic mucopurulent conjunctivitis that doesn’t respond to treatment, canalicular edema and inflammation and cancalicular concretions

26
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what is the treatment for canaliculitis?

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warm compresses, antibiotics (oral = doxycycline 100mg BID or topical = polytrim QID), curettage-scrape concretions, and canaliculotomy if no improvement with currettage

27
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how to you differentiate between dacryocystitis and canaliculitis?

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dacryocystitis has more swelling, tenderness and pain vs. canaliculitis which has punctal pouting, concretions and recurrent conjunctivitis

28
Q

how do you differentiate dacryocystitis and canaliculitis from cellulitis/preseptal or orbial?

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cellulitis doesn’t have punctal discharge and has an unobstructed lacrimal drainage system

29
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how do you differentiate dacryocystitis and canaliculitis from nasolacrimal duct obstruction?

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the duct obstruction has some tearing but less redness or swelling of punctum

30
Q

what is inflammation of the lacrimal gland called and what are the signs/symptoms?

A

dacryoadenitis

redness, swelling of lateral upper eyelid, pain and possible diplopia

31
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what are the causes of acute dacryoadenitis?

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inflammatory (sarcoidosis, pseudotumor), bacterial or viral

32
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what are the causes of chronic dacryoadenitis?

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inflammatory (sarcoidosis, pseudotumor), bacterial, viral PLUS tumor, cyst, TB, syphilis, leukemia, metastasis and others

33
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how do you evaluate dacryoadenitis and what is the treatment?

A

slit lamp, culture dischrage, CBC with diff, CT scan

treat specific etiology - if unsure use oral antibiotic