1. Flashcards
What is the normal eye p?
15 - 25 Hgmm.
Schirmer time in a normal dog test.
1 min.
Which sp has multi- line eyelash?
Dog.
Which is the most important examining technique?
Flourescein staining +Opthalmoscope.
In which sp is glaucoma a frequent hereditary disease?
Dog.
What does symblepharon mean?
- Adhesion of conjunctiva on itself/ on the cornea.
- Typically found in young cats with viral conjunctivitis (FHV).
In which sp is cataract inheritible?
Dogs.
What doesn’t have a role in the amt of aq humour?
Light reflection of tapetum + non- tapetal fundus.
What can be a reason for lens surgery?
Ant lens luxation, Cataract.
Co blue light?
Provides a suitable means of exciting Na fluorescein ( orange dye) for examination of ocular surface integrity.
What doesn’t cause glaucoma?
Post lens luxation.
What you do ø do before taking sample for bacteriology?
Do local anesthesia.
How to treat cataract?
Surgery is the only way.
When can you see a “ cresecent moon”?
At lens subluxation.
Symptoms of Horner’s syndrome?
- 3rd eyelid prolaps.
- Myosis, Enophtalmos.
- Narrowing of palpebral fissure.
- Peripheral vasodilatation may occur causing increased facial warmth, best observed in ipsilat ear.
- Golden retriever- idiopathic.
- Other causes- trauma, otitis, tumour.
What is true for sub- conjunctival inj in Eq?
- Local supf anest.
- Full anest.
- Max 3 ml.
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What grows together when there is post synechia?
The iris adheres to lens.
What are the consequences of chronic inflammation in Eq?
- Chronic uveitis.
- Corneal endothelial degeneration/ dystrophy.
> corneal vascularization/ precipitates. - Lens luxation, subluxation.
> vitreal opacities.
> focal chorioretinitis, retinal detachment.
Definition of glaucoma:
Disturbance in the drainage of aq, which can elevate IOP.
How to examine the retina detachment in the most precise way?
By monocular indirect ophthalmoscope–> greater field of view.
What is true for direct ophthalmoscope?
Monocular.
Sus has ø light reflecting layer/ tapetum
T.
How descemetocele is stained by fluorescence?
Fluorescence adheres only to the walls of ulcer, the central floor of the ulcer appears black.
What is phacoemulsification?
A modern cataract surgery in which the eye’s int lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece + aspirated from the eye.
What doesn’t get damaged in glaucoma/ ø in this way.
Destroy all intraocular structures: cornea, lens, sclera, ant uvea, vitreous, retina ONH.
Statements of sub- palpebral drains.
Continuous eye drops in horse, tarsorrhaphy.
Jone’s test?
Fluorescein staining for corneal integrity and it appears at the nares within 1- 10 minutes in ipsilateral nose.
Components of uvea?
Iris, corpus cilliare + choroid.
Purkinje’s images?
On the lens/opacity on the lens.
Connection of retina?
At 2 sites: behind the ciliary body- parts plana, + near optic n head.
What do ciliary bodies do?
Produce aq fluid.
Normal p in the ant chamber?
15 - 25 mmHg.
Which n blocks do you use for the subpalpebral drainage?
Auricopalpebral + frontal n block.
Why do you perform a subpalpebral drainage?
Continuous eye drops in Eq.
How long can the drain stay?
3 - 4 wks.
Nasolacrimal drainage used?
Only when you can’t use subpalpebral?
Why do you use a 3rd eyelid flap?
For protection + healing, only small animals?
How long can the 3rd eyelid flap stay on?
2 wks?
What is a tarsorraphy?
Suturing eyelids together.
What is the lat canthotomy?
Cutting the lat canthus.
When is lat canthotomy used?
Porobtosis, ocular trauma + release of IOP?
Contraindication of lat canthotomy?
Globe rupture?
Stay sutures of globe?
Into sclera, ø penetrating–> gives support for surgery, 3+ 9 o’clock?
Neuromuscular blockers used?
Atracurium/ Pancuronium 0.2 mg/kg- paralyse breath for 30 mins?
Human ophthalmological sutures?
10/0 + 11/0 non absorbable atraumatic nylon?
Veterinary ophthalmologic sutures?
6 - 8/0 monofilamentous/ polyfilamentous ABs, atraumatic?
Cannula for inj of fluid?
30G?
Extraoccular tampon?
Cotton?
Intraocular tampon?
Cellulose?
Viscoelastic material?
Methycellulose injected into the ant chamber to replace the aq humor.
What is the fundus?
Visible background of the eye seen through dilated pupil.
How to dilate the pupil?
- 1 dp of tropicamide, wait for 20 mins.
- It should last for 4 - 6 hrs.
When do you ø perform this examination? IOP
Glaucoma/ lens luxation?
Direct ophthalmoscope?
Lens + light together is the best- slit lamp.
Diopter for fundus?
Tapetal fundus.
Role of tape fundus?
Reflective tissue ( ø pigments), amplify light ( ø in Sus + humans).
What is ø true about tapetum?
Located between the chorioid + retina vent on the globe.
Which sp have tapetum fibrosum?
Herbivores.
Which sp have tapetum cellulosum?
Car.
Who has stars of Winslow in the fundus?
Eq.
What is the Progressive Retinal Atrophy Syndrome ( PRA)?
- Pigmented change in the tapetal fundus with attenuation of vasculature + atrophy of the optic dic + V.
- Prone in middle aged labradors.
- The retina absorbs less light + therefore there is more light being reflected.
What is seen in PRA?
Very reflective tapetum, atrophy of v + pale optic n. head.
What is seen in the collie eye anomaly ( CEA)/ Retinal dysplasia ( RD)?
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How is the CEA seen on an ophthalmoscope?
Folds seen are epsilon- like stripes.
Reasons for retinal haemorrhage?
Cat with hypertension, ethylene glycol toxicosis + Erlichiosis.
Retinal detachment?
Separation of inner layer of retina from the choroid plexus- holes in the retina.
Solution?
pH 3.5- 10.5, should be sterile, pH + temp stabile.
Suspension?
Drug is included in small particles, the tear dissolves the particles, it has long contact time, absorption in form of solution: prolonged contact time.
Ointment?
pH + temp is ø important, oil/ H2O base, disadvantages: inhibit corneal wound healing.
Absorption after topical administration?
Mostly washed out, absorption by the conjunctival capillaries/ penetration to the cornea- lipid best.
Subconjunctival inj?
Corticosteroids mostly, max 1 ml in the dors palpebra.
Retrobulbar inj?
Lower lat quadrant into the retrobulbar space, anesthetic for eye removal in cow, Ab in small animal.
Intravitreal inj?
- At lat canthus, quadrant, with 2- 3 mm from limbus, the needle is inserted intoo the vitreous.
- Gentamycin inj in glaucoma.
Systemic inj?
Only if inflammed, Ab/ hyperosmotics are the most common.
Mydriasis?
Sympathetic innervation m. dilator pupillae, glandula lacrimalis.
Miosis?
Parasympathetic innervation- M. Sphincter pupilla, M. Ciliaris + glandular lacrimalis.
What is ø a topical treatment?
Subconjunctival/ installation.
When doing bacterial sampling?
Take sample before anaesthesia.
What do you do immediately with a Eq that has pink eyes?
Fluorescin test.
Which is false for 3rd eyelid?
Well muscled in large + small animals, covered both sides by conjunctiva, position supported by the globe?
What is mydriasis?
Pupil dilation.
What effect do Parasympatholytics have on eye?
- They inhibit the pupil sphincter m + ciliary m. function.
- Mydriasis with cycleopegia.
What are solutions?
ø easily infected.
Fluorescein stain?
Hydrophilic + stains exposed stroma.
The tear test?
Is done without anaesthesia?
What do you ø use for melting ulcers?
Supf keratectomy/ pedicle Graft transplantation/ Free island transplantation?
What do you do with descemetocele?
It requires surgical intervention.
What is Ankyloblepharon?
Inability to close the lids/ lid margins partial/ total closure.
How to treat blepharospasm in Eq?
Frontal n. block/ auriculopalpebral n. block/ tropicamide solution.
What are the indications for vitrectomy in a Eq?
Recurrent uveitis?
Effectiveness of Atropine to keep the pupil dilated gives us information about?
The severity of uveitis.
When are glucucorticoids contraindicated?
If fluorescin stains the cornea.
What is blepharitis?
Inflammation of eyelids.
What are the glds of eyelid?
Zeis, Mill, Meibomian/ Tarsal.
What is Chemosis?
Oedematic swelling of the conjunctiva.
What are the borders of the eye chamber?
Iris, pupil + cornea.
What is the dazzle reflex?
Subcortical reflex.
Which animals have cilia on the lower eyelid?
None?
The shape of pupil in herbivores?
Horizontal elliptical.
What is false about ointments?
Can be used intraocularly.
Johnes test?
The appearance of something at the nostril?
Most important drain.outflow in Eq?
Uveo- scleral route?
What is ectropion?
- Eversion, turning of eyelid, always the lower eyelid is affected.
- Etiology: developmental/ structual, acquired/ cicatrical, intermittent.
What is ø a CS of acute uveitis?
Mydriasis.
Rose Bengal:
- ( Hydrophilic red stain).
- Stains the degenrated, necrotic cells + the mucus in brillant red.
Which one is false when examining the fundus?
Examiner needs to sit.
Adjustments needed for direct + indirect opthalmoscope?
Direct: form - 3 to + 20?
There is a strong connection between the post lens + ant surface of vitrous body in animals?
True.
Cataract surgery, which one has the post lens capsule intact?
ECE- Extracapsular lens extraction.
Is Phaco ICE/ ECE?
ECE.
ERU in Eq, what can it lead to?
In influx of inflammatory cells into the eye + hypersensitivity of the uvea.
About aq humor + what does ø have an effect on it’s production?
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Entropion is never?
Intermittent.
When is it appropriate to take bacterial sample?
Before topical anaesthesia.
3rd eyelid is well developed in SA?
ø true?
What do parasympatholytics do?
They block function of M. sphincter pupillae + M. ciliaris causing mydriasis with cyclopegia.
Which route is ø topical treatment?
Subconjunctival, retrobulbar, intravitreal inj.
Fluorescent dye?
Hydrophilic, stains exposed stroma green.
How do you perform Schirmer’s tear test?
Fold strip at the mark + place in the lower conjunctival sac for 1 mn.
Which drugs ø to use in cases of KCS?
Hyaluronic acid.
Chemosis?
- Swelling/ oedema of the conjunctiva.
- Sign of conjunctivitis.
Cherry eye syndrome.
- Defect, laxity in the retinaculum that binds the gl + the nicitans to the periorbita–> protrusion of 3rd eyelid gl.
- In dog, breed and age predisposition.
- Surgical treatment, replacement of prolapsed gl.
Entropion + Ectropion.
- Entropion = inward of the eyelid margin.
- Ectropion= eversion, turning out of the eyelid.
Solutions, Suspensions + Ointments.
- All used topically.
- Solution:
> pH 3.5 - 10.5.
> pH + temp –> determine stability.
> should be sterile. - Suspension:
> Drug is included in small paticles.
> Tear dissolves the particles -> absorption in the form of solution, prolonged contact time. - Ointment:
> Oil/ H2O based.
> pH + temp is ø as important in the stability.
> Inhibit the corneal wound healing.
Topical treatment.
By using solutions, suspensions, + ointments.
Trichiasis.
- Cilia arising from normally located follicles, are pointed in abnormal direction.
- Ectopia ciliae: Additional ciliae originating from abnormally located follicles.
Extirpation vs Evisceration.
- Extirpation: Complete excision/ surgical destruction of a body part.
- Evisceration: The removal of the eye’s contents, leaving the scleral shell + extraocular m intact.
Jone’s test.
- To see if the lacrimal duct is obstructed/ ø.
- Method: Put Fluorescein in the conjunctiva + wait a few mins.
- +ve: Dye is detected in the nostril of the same side of the eye in question –> lacrimal gl is working fine + is ø obstructed.
- -ve: Dyes is ø detected in the nostril of the same side fo the eye in question –> a partial/ complete obstruction/ failure of the lacrimal gl.
Abnormalities regarding the hair??
- The eyelids can have deformities which can cause hair to be in const contact with the cornea, causing irritation + excessive lacrimation + may lead to corneal vascularization + corneal ulceration.
- Deformities:
> Prominent nasal fold in brachycephalic breeds.
> Disorders of the ciliae.
• Distichiasis.
• Trichiasis.
• Ectopia ciliae.
> Entropion.
> Ectropion.
> Hordeolum.
> Blepharitis.
> Traumas.
Dazzle reflex.
Type of reflex blink where the eyelids involuntarily blink in response to a sudden bright light.
Properties of Atropine.
- Mydriactic–> dilates pupil.
> Min adhesions( synechiae).
> May ø be able to break down synechiae in chronic cases.
> Keep the pupil dilated gives us information about how severe an uveitis case is –> the longer the pupil is dilated, the milder the uveitis case.
> Eyes with a brown iris stay dilated longer than eyes with a blue iris. - Cycloplegic –> relaxes the ciliary m.
> Relieve ciliary m pain.
> Pain relief. - Stabilises blood aq barrier.
Contraindications of corticosteroids.
Corneal ulcers –> make sure eye is fluorescein -ve.
ø eyelashes on lower lid.
Abscence of ciliae in lower eyelid is physiological in cat, Eq, cow.
Shape of pupil.
- Eq, cow, Sus –> horizontal elliptical.
- Dog –> rounded.
Cat –> perpendicular rhomboid.
Draining tracts of the Eq eye??
Eye has the iridocorneal angle for the drainage of the aq humour.
What is used to decrease blepharospasm in eq?
Merck: Auriculopalpebral n block.
What is done 1st to diagnose Descemetocele?
Fluorescein stain.
What is ankyloblepharon?
Fusion of part/ all of the eyelid margins.
What is the main indication for pars plana virectomy in Eq?
Eq recurrent uveitis.
Detected painful red eye in Eq: What do you do 1st?
Stain with fluorescein.
What is ø a topical treatment?
Subconjunctival inj.
When do we do bacterial sampling?
Before topical anaesthesia.
The 3rd eyelid: which is false?
It is well muscled both in large + small animals.
What is mydriasis?
Pupil dilation.
What effect do Parasympatheticolytics have on the eye?
They block the function of the M. splinter pupillae + M. ciliaris–> mydriasis with cyclopegia.
What are solutions?
ø easily infected?
Fluorescein stain?
Is hydrophilic + stains exposed stroma.
The tear test.
Is done without anesthesia.
What do you ø use for melting ulcers?
Supf keratectomy.
Jone’s test:
Fluorescence stain appear at nares after 1- 10 mins.
Components of uvea:
- Vascular layer.
a. Ant uvea- Iris + cilia.
b. Post uvea- Choroid.
Connection of retina:
Pars plana- joins the retina- Ora ciliaris retinae.
What does the ciliary body do?
Produces aq humour, accomodation, lens zonules.
Normal p in ant chamber:
12 - 22 mmHg.
What n blocks for sub- palpebral drainage?
Auriculopalpebral n block + Supra- orbital n block.
Why sub- palpebral drainage?
Eq sub- palpebral lavage- continuous eyedrops in Eq.
How long can drain stay?
SPL system can remain in place for 2 - 6 wks/ more, if it is ø damaged + kept clean.
Nasal lacrimal drainage:
Only when cannot use sub- palpebral?
Why 3rd eyelid flap?
- Protection + healing, only in SA.
- SA- Indolent supf corneal ulcer, deep corneal ulcer- 3rd eyelid flap as a supportive technique, post- op management.
- IBo keratoconjunctivitis ‘ pink eye’- Tarsorrhaphy +/ or 3rd eyelid flap in severe cases.
How long can 3rd eyelid flap stay?
2 wks?
What is tarsorrhaphy?
Suturing eyelids together.
What is lat canthotomy?
Multi- purpose general intervention in eye surgery- release increased orbital p.
Contraindication of lat canthotomy:
Globe rupture.
Stay suture of globe:
Into sclera, ø penetrating - support for surgery, 3 + 9 o’clock?
Neuro- muscular blockers used:
Atracurium + Pancoronium.
Human opthalmology sutures
10/0, 11/0, non- absorbable, atraumatic nylon.