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

Question 1

What is the prognosis of Presbyopia

Answer 1

excellent results with corrective lenses

Question 2

What is the prognosis of Nystagmus

Answer 2

depends on treatment of underlying cause

Question 3

What is the prognosis of Strabismus

Answer 3

children respond well to early treatment; for adults depends on underlying cause

Question 4

What is the prognosis of Hordeolum (Stye)

Answer 4

self-limiting infection, good but recurrence is common

Question 5

What is the prognosis of Chalazion

Answer 5

resolution expected, but can be recurrent

Question 6

What is the prognosis of Keratitis

Answer 6

treatment of condition decreases risk of ulceration that can erode cornea

Question 7

What is the prognosis of Blepharitis

Answer 7

resistent to treatment and may become chronic if not properly treated

Question 8

What is the prognosis of Entropion

Answer 8

surgical treatment usually corrects problem

Question 9

What is the prognosis of Ectropion

Answer 9

can cause development of corneal ulcers and permanent damage

Question 10

What is the prognosis of Blepharoptosis

Answer 10

successful treatment of underlying disease works fine

Question 11

What is the prognosis of Conjunctivitis

Answer 11

except in severe instances not a serious problem. 1 to 2 weeks of treatment clears it

Question 12

What is the prognosis of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer

Answer 12

heal spontaneously; early treatment necessary

Question 13

What is the prognosis of Episcleritis/Scleritis

Answer 13

is good for mild cases

Question 14

What is the prognosis of Cataract

Answer 14

after surgery will need change in eyeglss prescription; complications if other diseases are present

Question 15

What Is the prognosis of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

Answer 15

depends on type; early recognition and treament; no treatment blindness

Question 16

What is the prognosis of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Answer 16

depends on type; early recognition and treament; no treatment blindness

Question 17

What is the prognosis of Macular Degeneration

Answer 17

no cure is known and success of treatment is limited

Question 18

What is the prognosis Diabetic Retinopathy

Answer 18

controlled with treatment ; guarded though

Question 19

What is the prognosis of Retinal Detachment

Answer 19

irreversible blindness can result from untreated retinal detachment

Question 20

What is the prognosis of Uveitis

Answer 20

variable depending on clinical type and cause

Question 21

What is the prognosis of Exophthalmos

Answer 21

depends on successful treatment of underlying cause

Question 22

What is the prognosis of Cancer of the Eye

Answer 22

good, but usually loss of vision or eye is accompanied

Question 23

What is the prognosis of Impacted Cerumen

Answer 23

positive for removal; hearing improves once ear canal is clear of impacted wax

Question 24

What is the prognosis of Infective Otitis Externa

Answer 24

positive with treatment; may develop with repeated irritation by earphones, plugs, or hearing aids

Question 25

What is the prognosis of Swimmer’s Ear

Answer 25

positive with treatment; recur with subsequent exposure to water during swimming or other water-related activities

Question 26

What is the prognosis of Otitis Media

Answer 26

positive with drug therapy

Question 27

What is the prognosis of Otosclerosis

Answer 27

surgical intervention has positive outcomes

Question 28

What is the prognosis of Meniere’s Disease

Answer 28

no cure is known; improve control symptoms; tendency to recur

Question 29

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

Answer 29

condition is benign, medication often will control symptoms

Question 30

What is the prognosis of Labyrinthitis

Answer 30

clears up within 1 to 3 weeks; permanent hearing deficiency or loss and/or balance problems

Question 31

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

Answer 31

good after treatment of underlying cause; heals naturally in 1 to 2 weeks

Question 32

What is the prognosis of Cholesteatoma

Answer 32

surgical intervention leads to positive outcome

Question 33

What is the prognosis of Mastoiditis

Answer 33

variable and depends on degree of infection, extent of tissue involvement, and response to antibiotic and drug therapy

Question 34

What is the prognosis of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Answer 34

damage to the cochlea is irreversible; prevention essential

Question 35

What is the prognosis of Cancer of the Ear

Answer 35

good after patient receives appropriate treatment. SCC in ear has poor prognosis