Blindness Flashcards
1
Q
What is the commonest cause of blindness world wide?
A
Trachoma
2
Q
What are the common causes of blindness in western countries?
A
Cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, trauma, diabetic retinopathy
3
Q
What is the minimum visual standard for driving?
A
6/12
4
Q
what are the 2 commonest causes for sudden onset blindness?
A
amaurosis fugax + migraine
5
Q
what is the cause of “flashing lights” in the vision
A
traction on the retina. Commonest cause is vitreoretinal traction which is a classic cause of retinal detachment
