Thanks to Zach, one of the Stanford ophthalmology residents, for teaching us about the eye today at morning report! Here are some of the highlights:

• Eye Pain: Usually related to pathology with the ANTERIOR segment of the eye. If pain resolves with topical anesthetic, think about dry eyes/external irritant.
• Photophobia: Usually caused by ciliary body spasm
• Inflammation from outside to inside:
  • Blepharitis: Eyelid inflammation
  • Conjunctivitis: Bacterial/viral/allergic
  • Scleritis/Episcleritis: Can be associated with collagen vascular disease (RA common)
  • Keratitis: Corneal inflammation, HSV classic cause
  • Iritis: Inflammation of the Iris
  • Uvea = Ciliary body + Choroid + Iris
    • Anterior Uveitis
    • Posterior Uveitis
  • Retinitis: Pt’s may report flashing lights
• Retinal Detachment is classically described as a curtain over the eyes
• Cherry red spot is seen in central retinal artery occlusion