SBA Ophthalmological Conditions
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A 24-year-old presents with red, watery eyes and a gritty sensation. No visual changes or pain are reported. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Viral conjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis often presents with watery discharge and gritty sensation without pain or visual loss.
A 30-year-old patient reports burning and itching around the eyelids with crusting. What is the first-line treatment?
Answer: Warm compresses and eyelid hygiene
Blepharitis management starts with good eyelid hygiene and warm compresses.
A 50-year-old outdoor worker has a fleshy growth on the nasal side of the conjunctiva. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Pterygium
Pterygium is a growth on the conjunctiva commonly seen in people exposed to UV light.
A patient presents with pain, redness, and swelling near the medial canthus with pus discharge. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Dacryocystitis
Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac and typically presents with these symptoms.
A 35-year-old reports severe eye pain and photophobia after getting sand in the eye. Fluorescein staining reveals a corneal defect. What is the diagnosis?
Answer: Corneal abrasion
Corneal abrasions often result from foreign objects in the eye and cause significant pain.
A child with recent sinusitis presents with a swollen, red eyelid, restricted eye movement, and fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis requires immediate treatment and often arises from sinus infections.
A contact lens user reports severe eye pain, redness, and blurred vision. Examination shows a corneal ulcer. What is the likely diagnosis?
Answer: Keratitis
Keratitis often occurs due to improper contact lens hygiene and may lead to ulcers.
A construction worker presents with the sensation of something in the eye, redness, and tearing. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Visual inspection and removal of the foreign body
A foreign body should be identified and removed carefully to avoid further damage.
An elderly patient complains of gradual vision loss and difficulty seeing at night. Slit-lamp examination shows lens opacity. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Cataract
Cataracts are common in older adults and cause gradual vision impairment.
A 6-year-old presents with an eye that turns inward occasionally. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Strabismus
Strabismus in children can cause misalignment of the eyes and requires monitoring.
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