9, 10 - posterior segment Flashcards
what tunic is the outer layer of the eye?
fibrous tunic
what makes up the fibrous tunic?
cornea
sclera
what tunic is the middle tunic?
vascular tuinc
what makes up the vascular tunic?
choriod, ciliary body, iris / uvea
what is the inner layer of the eye?
neural tunic
what makes up the neural tunic?
neural retina and retinal pigmented epithelium
what are the 2 humors of the eye?
where is each loc?
- aqueous humor: occupies the anterior chamber
- vitreous humor: occupies the posterior cavity / segment
the retina has ___ distinct layers
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what is the basic pathway of signal transmission through the retina?
light hits the retinal pigmented epithelial cells -> signal sent to photoreceptors -> signal sent to bipolar cells -> synapse on ganglion cells -> go to optic N head and into brain
the posterior portion of the globe has 2 very specialized regions. what are they?
optic N
tapetum lucidum
where is the tapetum lucidum loc in most animals?
what animals are exceptions?
dorsal fundus
exceptions: camelids primates swine squirrels birds some marsupials
how does the tapetum lucidum differ in carnivores vs ungulates?
cellular in carnivores
fibrous in ungulates
what shape is the tapetum lucidum?
triangular
t/f
fundoscopy is the examination of the retina
false
fundoscopy is a composite of the posterior segment structures: the retina, choriod (and tapetum lucidum +/-) and sclera
what structure is the posterior component of the fibrous tunic?
the sclera
what is the deepest layer of the fundus?
- the outermost layer of the globe
- furthest layer from the viewer
the sclera
what color is the sclera?
white or pale pink
what is the lamina cribrosa?
where is it loc?
area considered to be the seed - allows the optic N fibers to go thru the globe and out into the orbit
loc in the sclera
what is the choriod?
posterior component of the uvea or vascular tunic
vascualar structure
describe the blood vessels of the choroid?
radially-oriented w minimal branching
appear pink-to-orange
that is the tapetum?
what structure is the tapetum part of ?
a mirror like reflective layer
a component of the choroid
what molecule is a part of the tapetum in dogs?
cats?
dogs - zinc cysteine
cats - riboflavin
what shape and location is the tapetum?
often triangular
loc in dorsal fundus
t/f
the tapetum is present in all animals
false
what are the components of the retina?
- retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE)
- neural retinal
- retinal vasculature
what are the 2 regions of the retinal pigmented epithelium and where are they loc?
pigmented: over non-tapetal region [variable]
non-pigmented: over the tapetum
where is the neural retina loc?
appearance?
lies over the retinal pigmented epithelium
it is transparent [unless detached]
describe the retinal vasculature.
how does it differ btwn dogs and cats?
branching, dark blood vessels
dogs: anastomose in a ring on the optic disc
cats: end/begin at the edge of the optic disc
what Diagnositcs are done for posterior segment examination?
- visual testing
- ophthalmoscopy
- electrodiagnostics
- other / ancillary
what diagnostics are important for visual / behavioral testing?
menace response
tracking behavior
maze test
how is tracking behavior tested?
see if patient’s eyes follow a dropped cotton ball
what are 2 types of maze tests?
why is each important?
scotopic - done in dim light
photopic - done in ambient light
*helps to distinguish rod and cone dysfunction
t/f
the menace response is present in all animals
false
NOT in very young animals b/c learned response
what animals are considered precocial? altricial?
significance?
precocial: develop later => puppy/kitten around 4 weeks
altricial: develop early => foal around 2 wks and lamb/goat about 8-14 days
what is the pathway of the menace response?
afferent: optic N -> thalamus (lateral geniculate nucleus) -> visual cortex in occipital lobe -> perception in frontal cortex
efferent: frontal cortex -> cerebellum -> facial N -> blink response
what does the dazzle reflex test?
- sub cortical reflex
- tests a good portion of visual pathways
what does the pupillary light reflex (PLR) test?
is it present in retinal dysfunction?
- reflex through the mid brain
- may be present w significant retinal dysfunction
is the dazzle reflex cortical or sub cortical?
sub cortical
what is the pathway of the pupillary light reflex?
optic N -> optic chiasm -> synapse bilaterally on neurons loc in pre tectal nuc -> axons synapse on parasympathetic nuclei of ocular motor N -> most cross over and synapse on the contra lateral ciliary para sympathetic nerves / ganglia
what do you need for a good fundus exam?
bright focal light source
patient at eye level
dark room
magnification (lens)
mydriasis!!! to see entire fundus
what drugs can be used to cause mydriasis ?
what are the important properties of each?
atropine - long acting and slow onset
tropicamide - short acting and fast onset
describe direct ophthalmoscopy.
upright image high magnification easy to use equipment readily available shorter working distance narrow field of view
what do different settings on the ophthalmoscope mean?
setting depends on location of lesion in the eye
what do the following settings on the direct ophthalmoscoope allow viewing of?
0 D
+8D
+12D
+20D
0 = fundus 8 = posterior lens 12 = anterior lens 20 = cornea lens
describe view with indirect ophthalmoscopy?
inverted image [upside down and backwards] wider field of view stereopsis requires practice to master low magnification than direct
for indirect ophthalmoscopy, a lower number magnification means _____ (higher/lower) magnification?
higher magnification
what does electroretinograpy measure?
retinal photoreceptor function
rods and cones
what is the classic sign seen with ocular u/s to indicate retinal detachment?
“seagull sign”
what does ocular u/s allow visualization of?
- the retina when lens or cornea is opaque
- the orbital portion of the optic nerve
what does CT or MRI reveal?
orbital portion of the optic nerve
describe a normal canine fundus?
triangluar in shape, vessels anastomose over the optic N head, myelination of optic N head
can look yellow / yellow
what does a normal canine fundus look like if the dog is blue eyed?
atapetal - lack pigment - can see retinal vessels
dark red optic nerve head
orange/red choroidal vessels loc behind the retina