6.1.11 Understands The Treatment Range Of Common Ocular Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Cataract - when to refer
A
- how it affects quality of life
- whether px wants referral
2
Q
Cataract surgery process
A
- eyelids cleaned
- topical anaesthesia
- speculum placed to keep eyes open
- incision made into cornea
- 2mm flap made on lens capsule
- lens dissolved using ultrasound
- hydrodysection done
- cataract spit in half and quadrants removed
- IOL implanted
3
Q
Cataract surgery Risks
A
- blurred vision
- some loss of vision
- detached retina 1%
- 0.001% chance of serious and permanent sight loss
4
Q
Dry AMD treatment
A
- stop smoking
- diet
- reduce obesity
- manage HBP
- uv protection
5
Q
Wet AMD treatment
A
- anti-VEGF
- laser burns
6
Q
Glaucoma Treatment open agnle
A
- prostaglandin analogues
- latanoprost
- Beta blockers
- timolol
- carbonic hydrase inhibitors
- brinzolamide
- laser trabeculoplasty
- trabeculoplasty
- peripheral iridotomy
7
Q
Angle closure glaucoma to
A
- px lay on back
- oral azetazolamide 500mg + topical iop reducing agent + topical analgesic
- anti emetic
- after 30 mins glycerol
- after 1 hour pilocarpine
8
Q
Diabetic eye disease
A
- monitor
- Anti VEGF injections
- intravenous corticosteroids
- vitrectomy if vitreous haemorrhage and or tractional RD
