AOC PYQ Flashcards
What is chorocapillaries?
The capillary lamina of choroid or choriocapillaris is a layer of capillaries that is immediately adjacent to Bruch’s membrane in the choroid.
what is atrophy?
Atrophy is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body.
what is Bruch’s membrane?
PHOTORECEPTOR-> RPE -> BRUCH’s MEMBRANE -> CHOROID
The retinal pigment epithelium transports metabolic waste from the photoreceptors across Bruch’s membrane to the choroid.
Bruch’s membrane consists of five layers (from inside to outside):
the basement membrane of the retinal pigment epithelium
the inner collagenous zone
a central band of elastic fibers
the outer collagenous zone
the basement membrane of the choriocapillaris
Changes that are seen in highly myopic eyes?
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- lacquer cracks : spontaneous rupture of the bruchs memb
- progressive chorioretinal atrophy: chorioretinal is a structure of retina and choroid thus chorioretinal atrophy refers to damage of both of the structures, due to the progressive enlargement of the globe.
- macular haemorrhage: due to the lacquer cracks or CNV
- fuch’s spot: circular pigmented lesion around the macula
- peripapillary atrophy: stretching of the posterior pole drag the choroid and the RPE
- tilted disc: oblique insertion of the optic nerve
- posterior staphyloma : abnormal protrusion of the uveal tissue.
- lattice degeneration: atrophy of the retina that leads to retinal detachment
what is subretinal neovascularisation?
pathological process consisting of formation of new blood vessels in the choroid.
What are the symptoms of subretinal neovascularization?
- painless
- sudden drop of central vision
- metamorphopsia
- central scotoma
- colo disturbance
What are the signs of subretinal neovascularisation?
- subretinal fluid
- subretinal haemorrhage
- CMO; cystoid macular oedema
- retinal elevation and thickening
- retinal scars and fibrosis- hard exudates formation
What are the causes of subretinal neovascularisation?
- persumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (POHS)
- myopic macular degeneration
- wet AMD
- chronic uveitis
- angioid streaks
current or latest treatment for subretinal neovascularisation?
historically:
- Argon laser
- PDT
current:
- anti-VEGF-bind to the VEGF molecules in the retina thus blocking the ability to cause abnormal blood vessel growth under the retina by the intra-vitreal injection
- macugen: every 6 weeks, min 2 years; lucentis starts with 4 weekly intervals followed by further injection based on consultant’s assessment
- submacular surgery to remove the CNV
CASE STUDY:
- 8 year old child
- aching LE
- vision markedly reduced
- fundus: grey inflammatory patch at the posterior pole.
discuss possible cause,management, most likely cause.
possible cause:
VOGT-KOYANAGI HARADA (not because usually 20-50y’old
POSTERIOR UVEITIS (causes; SIT)
-systemic disease: syphilis, TB, sarcoidosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis
-infection: bacterial, viral fungal (persumed ocular hostoplasmosis syndrome)
-trauma: IOFB, perforating injury
managements:
- NSAIDS, steroids, and immunosuppression
- mydriatic to pro to comfort and prevent posterior synechiae
- enucleation
most likely cause: choroiditis
GREY/YELLOW PATCH AT EARLY STAGE AND PIGMENTED BORDERS WITH CHORIORETINAL ATROPHY LATER.
what are the causes of headaches that affecting the vision?
- closed angle glaucoma
- papilloedema
- temporal artritis (GCA)
- migraine
- herpes zoster
what are the characteristics of papilloedema?
- throbbing unilateral HA; often severe
- nausea and vomiting
- raised intracarnial pressure eg. midbrain tumours
- fleeting loss of vision (few seconds up to 30x/day)
- VA,VF, and RAPD text appear normal unless late stage.
- HA worse with coughing and change of posture
What are the symptoms of temporal arteritis?
- > 60yrs
- unilateral or bilateral temporal head pain
- temporal pain, jaw pain, flu like symptoms
- transient diplopia (ischaemic EOMs)
- AION or CRA sudden painless of vision
what are the characteristics of common migraine?
- no visual aura 60% of all migraine
- dull ache progresses to throbbing pain of increasing intensity
- frequency duration and severity vary
- HA last longer minimum four hours to 48 hours
- attacks more frequent than classic
- often marked mood change, frequent yawning, poor concentration
what are the phenomenon associated with migraine?
peningnya PADON
- ophthalmic: commonly scotoma
- neurological: pareses, dysphasia
- abdominal: nausea and vomiting
- dermatological: skin pallor and flushing
- psychic: memory, aggression, and depression