Ans: chronic sterile lipogranulomatous inflammatory lesion of meibomian gland. Self
limiting, Typically resolve in 1-3 months with conservative tx
2). Chalazion
Ans: may require a steroid injection (kenalog) / I&D
3). Hordeolum
Ans: worsening blepharitis that leads to sebaceous / apocrine obstruction and to a
heordaeolum. Acute infection with pain, self limiting and resolves 1-2 weeks. May need
abx - topical and oral
4). Hordeolum disease management
Ans: staph aureus (maybe hot packs), MSSA oral doxy, MRSA CA oral Bactrim/doxy,
MRSA HC linezolid. Tobramycin 4xdaily, abx ointment erythro, bacitracin, blephamide. If
no response, refer.
5). Conjunctivitis
Ans: Inflammation of the conjunctiva covering the front of the eye, caused by infectious
agents, toxicity, allergies
Ans: viral is most common, bacterial is most dangerous, allergy is most annoying.
Conjunctivitis acute vs. chronic
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