6.1.1 Understands The Risk Factorrs For Common Ocular Conditions Flashcards
1
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Risk factors for cataracts
A
- age
- heavy alcohol use
- smoking
- obesity
- HBP
- prev eye injuries
- FH cataracts
- UV exposure
- diabetes
- exposure to x ray radiation
2
Q
Glaucoma risk factors
A
- increased IOP
- thin corneas
3
Q
POAG risk factors
A
- IOP
- age
- black
- thin cornea
- peripheral vascular disease
- myopia
- FHG
- corticosteroids use
4
Q
Acute angle closure glaucoma risks
A
- SE Asian
- age
- female
- hyperopes
- short axial length
5
Q
NTG risk factors
A
- IOP less than 21
- age, older than POAG
- cardiovascular disease
- FHG
- low CCT
- Japanese
- Hx of migraines
- hypotension
6
Q
OHT risk factors
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- high IOP
- open angle
- lower CCT
- large C:D ratio
- higher pattern standard deviation
7
Q
DR risk factors
A
- diabetes duration
- blood sugar level
- smoking
- gestational diabetes
8
Q
AMD risk factors
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- caucasian
- family history
- age
- women
- poor GH, DM HBP, obesity
- poor diet
- smoking
- AMD in other eye
- prolonged UV exposure
