2: Neurology + Development - Squint, Autism Flashcards
What is strabismus
misalignment of the visual axis
what are the two main types of squint
- Non- paralytic (Concomitant)
- Paralytic (Non-concomitant)
what is non-paralytic squint also known as
Concomitant
what causes a non-paralytic squint commonly
Most commonly due to refractive errors
what are other causes of a concomitant squint
Cataracts
Retinoblastoma
Intraoccular occlusion
what typically causes a paralytic squint
Often due to weakness of intra-occur muscles caused by denervation of cranial nerves. Therefore, check for intra-cranial lesion.
is a concomitant squint usually divergent or convergent
Convergent
When does a concomitant squint occur
Occurs in childhood
what is a convergent squint also called
Esotropia
what eye abnormality can lead to convergent squint
Hypermetropia
what is the risk of squints
The brain will not process the abnormal image. This affects development of the visual pathway causing visual amblyopia.
what is divergent squint also referred to as
Exotropia
what is exotropia
Bad-eye is turned outwards
what is a latent squint
When normally squint does not manifest as it is controlled by subconscious methods. However, when the individual is tired and subconscious control is lost, it may manifest.
what is a pseudo squint
Where an individual has wide epicanthic folds making it appear that they have a squint.
What are three indications for an ophthalmology review
- Divergent squint
- Suspect paralytic squint
- Squint does not resolve in 2 months
What are two tests for a squint
- Corneal Reflection Test
- Cover Test
Explain the corneal light reflection test
Light is shone on the cornea. If no squint is present, it should be reflected back equally on both sides.
What is the cover test
Each eye is covered up in turn. Movement is looked for in the uncovered eye
Explain the cover test in a convergent squint
When the good eye is covered the ‘bad’ eye will move temporally to assume its position
Explain the cover test in a divergent squint
When to good eye is covered the ‘bad’ eye will more nasally to take up its position
What are the three ‘O’s of managing a squint
Optics
Orthoptics
Operation