Cataract and Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is a cataract?
A
clouding of the lens
2
Q
symptoms of a cataract?
A
blurred vision
painless
halos around lights at night
3
Q
treatment of cataract?
A
if symptomatic, surgical removal and lens implant
4
Q
features of a cataract?
A
loss of red reflex
5
Q
what is glaucoma?
A
progressive optic neuropathy, high IOP may be a factor
6
Q
how does acute closed angle glaucoma result?
A
angle of anterior chamber narrows causing increased in IOP
7
Q
symptoms of acute closed angle glaucoma?
A
nausea vomiting headache painful red eye field loss rapid onset stony hard pupil (fixed and dilated)
8
Q
treatment for acute closed angle glaucoma?
A
decrease IOP with medication
9
Q
symptoms of open angle glaucoma?
A
NONE usually found on screening
10
Q
signs of open angle glaucoma?
A
cupped disc
bayonetting of vessels
increased IOP
11
Q
treatment of open angle glaucoma?
A
medication
trabeculectomy
