Hordeolum

Hordeolum is an acute focal infection of eyelid (lash follicles), usually
caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Risk factor: It usually occurs among children and young
adults with habitual rubbing of the eyes
Two types: It is an acute suppurative inflammation of
lash follicles and its associated glands sciencegajab.com

  1. External hordeolum or stye— inflammation of glands
    of Zeis (first image)
  2. Internal hordeolum— inflammation of Meibomian
    gland
    (second image). .
    Symptoms include acute pain associated with swelling
    of lid, mild watering and photophobia
    Treatment: Includes hot compresses 2–3 times a day,
    evacuation of the pus or surgical incision, antibiotic eye
    drops (3–4 times a day) and systemic analgesics to reduce pain and edema.
    sciencegajab.com
Internal hordeolum
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  1. […] Broadly bacterial corneal ulcers may manifest as:Purulent corneal ulcer: Present with eye pain, foreignbody sensation, watering, photophobia, blurredvision, redness of eyes. Corneal ulcers are observed onexamination as yellowish-white lesions, oval or irregularin shape (Fig.A) Pseudomonas: Produce an irregular sharp ulcer with thick greenish mucopurulent discharge, spreads rapidly and may cause perforation Enterobacteriaceae (E. coli) usually produce a shallow ulcer with greyish white suppuration and ring-shaped corneal infiltrate (Fig. B). Hypopyon corneal ulcer: Hypopyon (presence of pus in anterior chamber) is a typical feature of pneumococcalkeratitis; although it may also be associated in other bacterial corneal ulcers.sciencegajab.com […]

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