Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear: Treatment

Question 1

What is the treatment of Presbyopia

Answer 1

artificial lenses in eye-glasses or contact leneses or LASIK

Question 2

What is the treatment of Nystagmus

Answer 2

treating underlying cause; Kestenbaum procedure in which eyes are surgically rotated

Question 3

What is the treatment of Strabismus

Answer 3

corrective glasses; surgery; covering one eye to strengthen other eye

Question 4

What is the treatment of Hordeolum (Stye)

Answer 4

warm compresses over a period of days; topical antibiotics; surgicaly drained

Question 5

What is the treatment of Chalazion

Answer 5

disappears spontaneously over a month or two; topical antibiotics; corticosteroids

Question 6

What is the treatment of Keratitis

Answer 6

ointment and eyedrops; antibiotic or antiviral agent

Question 7

What is the treatment of Blepharitis

Answer 7

warm wet compresses and cleansing tof the lids with a mild solution of baby shampoo and water; antibiotic ophthalmic ointments

Question 8

What is the treatment of Entropion

Answer 8

minor surgical procedure

Question 9

What is the treatment of Ectropion

Answer 9

minor surgical procedure

Question 10

What is the treatment of Blepharoptosis

Answer 10

operation to elevate the eyelid position or in myasthenia gravis medication

Question 11

What is the treatment of Conjunctivitis

Answer 11

cold compresses to the eye; topical or systemic antibiotics are prescribed for bacterial

Question 12

What is the treatment of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer

Answer 12

foreign body removed promptly to prevent further ulceration; antibiotics therapy

Question 13

What is the treatment of Episcleritis/Scleritis

Answer 13

topical steroid eye drops; artificial tears and ointment for palliative care; scleroplasty

Question 14

What is the treatment of Cataract

Answer 14

surgery-phacoemulsification, extracapsular surgery;

Question 15

What Is the treatment of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

Answer 15

medication to decrease production of aqueous humor (beta blockers) or increase flow

Question 16

What is the treatment of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Answer 16

laser iridotomy

Question 17

What is the treatment of Macular Degeneration

Answer 17

no cure known; vitamin supplements of C and E can help slow down deterioration; laser photocoagulation

Question 18

What is the treatment Diabetic Retinopathy

Answer 18

laser photocoagulation; vitrectomy may be necessary

Question 19

What is the treatment of Retinal Detachment

Answer 19

photocoagulation or sugery; for tears cryotherapy is a good addition

Question 20

What is the treatment of Uveitis

Answer 20

specific for type; topical or systemic steroid; cycloplegic agents

Question 21

What is the treatment of Exophthalmos

Answer 21

if caused by hyperthyroidism, underlying disorder needs treatment; surgical decompression of the orbit; systemic steroids

Question 22

What is the treatment of Cancer of the Eye

Answer 22

excision of tumor; eyeball removal; radiation therapy; chemo

Question 23

What is the treatment of Impacted Cerumen

Answer 23

removed first; if on ear canal softened with oily drops or hydrogen peroxide and irrigated

Question 24

What is the treatment of Infective Otitis Externa

Answer 24

clean and free of water; antibiotic or steroid eardrops

Question 25

What is the treatment of Swimmer’s Ear

Answer 25

clean and dried after swimming; antibiotic or steroid eardrops and systemic antibiotics

Question 26

What is the treatment of Otitis Media

Answer 26

analgesics and decongestants; myringotomy if severe;

Question 27

What is the treatment of Otosclerosis

Answer 27

stapedectomy; replacement with prosthesis

Question 28

What is the treatment of Meniere’s Disease

Answer 28

medication to control nausea and vomitting; salt-free diet, diuretics; surgical destruction of labyrinth if serous

Question 29

What is the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Answer 29

Antihistamines; anticholinergics; exercises where patient turns head side to side may help

Question 30

What is the treatment of Labyrinthitis

Answer 30

tranquilizer, antiemetic agent, and antibiotics

Question 31

What is the treatment of Ruptured Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum)

Answer 31

antibiotic; tympanoplasty

Question 32

What is the treatment of Cholesteatoma

Answer 32

removed simply by a cleaning of middle ear cavity if early;

Question 33

What is the treatment of Mastoiditis

Answer 33

antibiotic; sulfonamide therapy; surgical mastoidectomy

Question 34

What is the treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Answer 34

steps to prevent further damage; ear protection at concerts, etc.

Question 35

What is the treatment of Cancer of the Ear

Answer 35

surgical excision; radiation therapy; nerve graft after excision of neuroma