Transcription of INFECTIONS IN & AROUND THE EYE
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Starship Children s Health Clinical Guideline Note: The electronic version of this guideline is the version currently in use. Any printed version can not be assumed to be current. Please remember to read our disclaimer. INFECTIONS IN & AROUND THE EYE Author: Drs Kate Anson, Emma Best & Justin Mora Service: CED, Paed ID, Paed Ophthalmology Editor: Mike Shepherd, Raewyn Gavin Date Reviewed: March 2012 Eye INFECTIONS Page: 1 of 10 Examining the Eyes Preseptal vs Orbital cellulitis Preseptal (periorbital) cellulitis Orbital Cellulitis Dacryocystitis Stye / Hordeolum Neonatal conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis (non-neonatal) o Viral conjunctivitis o Bacterial conjunctivitis Herpes Simplex Keratitis Herpes Zoster Opthalmicus Non-infectious conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion o Watery & Sticky eyes in the Newborn o Allergic Conjunctivitis o Chalazion References Examining the eyes Always assess visual acuity in each eye separately > 6 weeks fixing & following or reaching for objects of interest.
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