Illinois Vision Certification Practice Test

Dacryocystitis is another name for which condition?

1. Blepharitis

2. Conjunctivitis

3. Pterygium

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: None of the above

Dacryocystitis refers specifically to an inflammation or infection of the lacrimal sac, which is the structure responsible for draining tears from the eyes into the nasal cavity. It typically involves symptoms such as swelling and tenderness over the inner corner of the eye, often accompanied by redness and discharge. This condition is distinct and does not correspond to any of the conditions listed in the other options. Blepharitis is characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margins, and conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, often caused by infections or allergies. Pterygium, on the other hand, involves a benign growth on the conjunctiva that can extend to the cornea. Each of these conditions has different causes and treatments, delineating them clearly from dacryocystitis. Thus, "none of the above" is the correct choice, as none of these conditions are synonymous with dacryocystitis.