Assignment Task: Maria is a 20-year old daycare worker who presents with an itching, red eye and yellowish discharge. She complains that her R eye was stuck together this morning and has been "tearing" for the past 2 days. She has not been able to wear her contact lenses today. She denies any known trauma, or visual changes, but does report some nasal congestion. On exam there is diffuse erythema of the R conjunctiva with visible dried yellow exudate; L eye with mild erythema in the periphery; no periorbital edema. Inferior nasal turbinates are pale and boggy, but no nasal drainage is noted.
1. What portions of the symptom analysis are missing in this case?
2. Identify risk factors for eye disorders; which if any might apply to the patient in this case?
3. What additional questions would you ask this patient?
4. List possible differential diagnosis with rationale
5. What pathogens are commonly associated with eye disorders?
6. What is your final diagnosis? Looking for Assignment Help?
7. Provide a plan for treatment and follow-up. When might an opthalmalogy referral be indicated
8. What education would you provide to this patient? Identify resources used to develop treatment plan
Include references to support current guidelines