SOAP. – Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Macular degeneration (MD) is the result of age-related changes of the macula (central retina) that […]
Month: January 2020
SOAP. – Hordeolum (Stye)
Hordeolum (Stye) Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Hordeolum is an infection of the glands of the eyelids (follicle of an eyelash or […]
SOAP. – Glaucoma, Acute Angle Closure
Glaucoma, Acute Angle Closure Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Acute angle-closure glaucoma is an ocular emergency caused by elevations in intraocular pressure […]
SOAP. – Eye Pain
Eye Pain Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Sensation of pain may affect the eyelid, conjunctiva, or cornea. Incidence A.Unknown. Pain in the […]
SOAP. – Excessive Tears
Excessive Tears Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Excessive tears disorder is an overproduction of tears. Complaints vary from watery eyes to overflowing […]
SOAP. – Dry Eyes
Dry Eyes Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Insufficient lubrication of the eye, or dry eyes, is due to a deficiency of any […]
SOAP. – Dacryocystitis
Dacryocystitis Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Infection or inflammation of the lacrimal sac, or dacryocystitis, can be acute or chronic. Dacryocystitis is […]
SOAP. – Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Abrasion Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.A corneal abrasion is the defect of corneal epithelial tissue, either superficial or deep. Incidence […]
SOAP. – Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva. All conjunctivitis is erythemic, but not all erythemic eyes are […]
SOAP. – Chalazion
Chalazion Jill C. Cash and Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Chalazion is a chronic inflammatory lesion due to meibomian tear gland obstruction. Chalazions are located in […]