age related macular degeneration Flashcards
1
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risk factors for age related macular degeneration
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older age
smoking
FH
CVD - HTN
obesity
poor diet
2
Q
presentation of age related macular degeneration
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gradual loss of central vision
reduced acuity
wavy lines
3
Q
examination of age related macular degeneration
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reduced acuity
scotoma
amsler grid wavy lines
drusen
4
Q
difference between dry and wet AMD
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wet has atypical blood vessels and occurs more acutely
on fundoscopy there are blood vessels, haemorrhages and exudate
5
Q
treatment of age related macular degeneration
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Dry - avoid smoking, bp control, vitamins
wet - anti-VEGF injections
