Diseases of the Conjunctiva Practice Questions

Question 1

Cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva is typically seen in which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

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Allergic conjunctivitis

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Chlamydial conjunctivitis

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Giant papillary conjunctivitis

Question 2

A 25-year-old male presents with recurrent bilateral conjunctival hyperemia and a gritty sensation. Likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

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Herpes keratitis

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Episcleritis

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Bacterial conjunctivitis

Question 3

Regarding Chlamydia infection of the eyes, true statements include the following except:

Accepted Answer

Penicillin is the treatment

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Inclusion conjunctivitis is an acute ocular infection caused by sexually transmitted C. trachomatis strains (usually serovars D through K)

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Can be cultured

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Acute inclusion conjunctivitis typically presents with mucopurulent discharge

Question 4

What is the most common cause of superficial corneal vascularization?

Accepted Answer

Contact lens

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Graft rejection

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Chemical burn

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Interstitial keratitis

Question 5

Patient developed acute redness of eye with mucopurulent discharge and halos. It did not stain with fluorescein. The halos subsided after washing with clean water and the patient responded to five day course of topical antibiotics. What should be your probable diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acute bacterial conjunctivitis

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Immature senile cataract

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Uveitis

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Angle closure glaucoma

Question 6

All are true about Vernal conjunctivitis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Most signs are in lower lid

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Type of allergic conjunctivitis

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Cobblestone appearance

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Itchy eyes with other allergic problems

Question 7

Which of the following is not a primary symptom of Sjögren's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Systemic manifestations

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Parotid gland enlargement

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Dry eyes

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Dry mouth

Question 8

Epithelial xerosis of conjunctiva is caused by?

Accepted Answer

Xerophthalmia

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Infectious conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis

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Autoimmune blistering conjunctivitis

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Bacterial conjunctivitis due to Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Question 9

In a patient with acute anterior uveitis presenting with raised intraocular pressure, the PRIMARY treatment should be:

Accepted Answer

Topical steroids

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Topical beta-blockers

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Cycloplegics

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Miotics

Question 10

Which of the following is a contraindication to topical steroids?

Accepted Answer

Dendritic ulcer

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Herpetic stromal keratitis without epithelial defect

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Elevated intraocular pressure

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Non-infectious anterior uveitis

Diseases of the Conjunctiva

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Conjunctivitis: Bacterial

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Conjunctivitis: Allergic

Conjunctivitis: Chronic

Degenerations of Conjunctiva

Benign Tumors of Conjunctiva

Malignant Tumors of Conjunctiva

Conjunctival Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Cicatricial Conjunctival Disorders

Pterygium and Pinguecula

Conjunctival Trauma

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

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