Diagnostic Tests for Puffy eyes

Diagnostic Test list for Puffy eyes:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Puffy eyes includes:

• Eye examination
  • Examine nature and site of the eye or eyelid puffiness
  • Visual acuity (vision testing of the eye)
  • Inspect the eye noting the nature of any redness, if present
  • Evert the upper eyelid and inspect for a cobblestone appearance (which indicates allergic conjunctivitis) or scarring under the eyelids (which may indicate trachoma)
  • Use fluorescein staining of the cornea to detect any corneal ulceration (if suspect ocular shingles or Rosacea)
  • Eye movements may be restricted in orbital cellulitis
• Physical examination
  • Palpate the bones overlying the sinuses for tenderness which may indicate acute sinusitis or orbital cellulitis
  • Look for the butterfly facial rash of systemic lupus erythematosus or the acne-like facial rash of rosacea
  • Neck lymph nodes may be enlarged in ocular shingles, viral conjunctivitis or Chagas' disease
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count and ESR
  • Renal function tests
  • Blood sugar may detect diabetes which can cause nephrotic syndrome
  • Albumin will be low in nephrotic syndrome
  • Elevated triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in nephrotic syndrome
  • ANA may detect systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Serum electrophoresis may detect myeloma which can cause amyloid and consequent nephrotic syndrome
  • RAST allergy tests, if suspect allergies
  • Trichinella spiralis serology, if suspect trichinosis
• Urine tests
  • 24 Hour urinary protein elevated in nephrotic syndrome
  • Skin prick allergy tests, if suspect allergies to be the cause
  • Throat swab - if suspect streptococcal throat infection as a cause of nephrotic syndrome.
  • Swab of eye discharge, if present for microscopy and culture - may be required in some circumstances e.g. essential with conjunctivitis in newborn to detect possible Chlamydia, gonorrhea or herpes simplex infections; or if bacterial conjunctivitis is severe or prolonged.

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Puffy eyes causes:

• Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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  • Home Water Tests
  • Home Lung Function Testing
• Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
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  • Home Food Intolerance Testing
  • Home Water Testing
  • Home Lead Poisoning Tests
  • Home Heavy Metal Poisoning Tests
• Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Eye Tests
  • Home Vision Tests

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