Assessing Optic and Visual Field Flashcards
1
Q
four parts of the optic disc
A
intraocular
intraorbital
intracamalicular
intracranial
2
Q
where is the optic canal?
A
greater wing of the sphenoid bone
3
Q
normal size of the optic disc?
A
0.7-2.0mm (1.5mm is average)
4
Q
what are the 3 C’s to look at when assessing the optic disc?
A
- contour
- colour
- cup
5
Q
causes of optic neuropathy
A
NIGHT TICS neuritis ischaemia granulomatous hereditary traumatic toxic irradiation compression
6
Q
normal ratio of cup
A
0.3
7
Q
ISNT rule for borders of cup
A
ISNT inferior= thickest superior nasal temporal= thinnest