10 Questions
What is the characteristic discharge present in acute allergic and viral conjunctivitis?
Watery
Which conjunctival reaction is described as a vascular structure invaded by inflammatory cells?
Papilla
What is the clinical presentation of acute purulent conjunctivitis primarily caused by?
Bacteria (Most cases caused by gonococcus)
Which complication can arise from conjunctivitis if left untreated?
Corneal ulcers
What is a common symptom of allergic conjunctivitis?
Watery secretion
How is conjunctivitis meibomiana usually treated?
Repeated gland massage
What is the key difference in clinical presentation between a hordeolum and a chalazion?
Presence of acute pain in a hordeolum vs. absence of pain in a chalazion
How does the etiology of a hordeolum differ from that of a chalazion?
Chronic irritation by weak bacteria in a hordeolum vs. staphylococci infection in a chalazion
What distinguishes the treatment approach for squamous inflammation from that of a hordeolum or a chalazion?
Removal of scales and crusts for squamous inflammation vs. pulling involved lash for hordeolum and chalazion
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with conjunctiva inflammation as described in the text?
Blurred vision
This quiz covers the definition, etiology, clinical picture, and treatment of Hordeolum Internum, as well as the evaluation of conjunctival inflammations. Topics include acute suppurative inflammation of the meibomian gland, secondary infection of chalazion, symptoms, and signs.
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