Age related Macular Degeneration Flashcards
1
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risk factors for age related macular degeneration
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Age
Smoking
White or Chinese ethnic origin
Family history
Cardiovascular disease (HTN, DM, obesity, smoking, alcohol)
2
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presentation of age related macular degeneration
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Gradual worsening central visual field loss
Reduced visual acuity
Distorted straight lines
wet progresses rapidly and presents acutely
3
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what examinations can be beneficial in age related macular degeneration
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amsler grid test - distortion of lines
OCT
fundoscopy
4
Q
management of dry age related macular degeneration
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lifestyle and monitoring
BP control
Annual checks, safety net to come in with any changes (can self monitor with amsler grid)
5
Q
management of wet age related macular degeneration
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requires intravitreous injections of anti VEGF once a month
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