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

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What is the prognosis of Presbyopia

A

excellent results with corrective lenses

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What is the prognosis of Nystagmus

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depends on treatment of underlying cause

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What is the prognosis of Strabismus

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

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What is the prognosis of Hordeolum (Stye)

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self-limiting infection, good but recurrence is common

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5
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What is the prognosis of Chalazion

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resolution expected, but can be recurrent

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What is the prognosis of Keratitis

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treatment of condition decreases risk of ulceration that can erode cornea

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What is the prognosis of Blepharitis

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resistent to treatment and may become chronic if not properly treated

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What is the prognosis of Entropion

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surgical treatment usually corrects problem

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What is the prognosis of Ectropion

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can cause development of corneal ulcers and permanent damage

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What is the prognosis of Blepharoptosis

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successful treatment of underlying disease works fine

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What is the prognosis of Conjunctivitis

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

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What is the prognosis of Corneal Abrasion or Ulcer

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heal spontaneously; early treatment necessary

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What is the prognosis of Episcleritis/Scleritis

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is good for mild cases

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What is the prognosis of Cataract

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

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What Is the prognosis of Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

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

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What is the prognosis of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

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

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What is the prognosis of Macular Degeneration

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no cure is known and success of treatment is limited

18
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What is the prognosis Diabetic Retinopathy

A

controlled with treatment ; guarded though

19
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What is the prognosis of Retinal Detachment

A

irreversible blindness can result from untreated retinal detachment

20
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What is the prognosis of Uveitis

A

variable depending on clinical type and cause

21
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What is the prognosis of Exophthalmos

A

depends on successful treatment of underlying cause

22
Q

What is the prognosis of Cancer of the Eye

A

good, but usually loss of vision or eye is accompanied

23
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What is the prognosis of Impacted Cerumen

A

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

24
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What is the prognosis of Infective Otitis Externa

A

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

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What is the prognosis of Swimmer's Ear
positive with treatment; recur with subsequent exposure to water during swimming or other water-related activities
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What is the prognosis of Otitis Media
positive with drug therapy
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What is the prognosis of Otosclerosis
surgical intervention has positive outcomes
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What is the prognosis of Meniere's Disease
no cure is known; improve control symptoms; tendency to recur
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What is the prognosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
condition is benign, medication often will control symptoms
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What is the prognosis of Labyrinthitis
clears up within 1 to 3 weeks; permanent hearing deficiency or loss and/or balance problems
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What is the prognosis of Ruptured Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum)
good after treatment of underlying cause; heals naturally in 1 to 2 weeks
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What is the prognosis of Cholesteatoma
surgical intervention leads to positive outcome
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What is the prognosis of Mastoiditis
variable and depends on degree of infection, extent of tissue involvement, and response to antibiotic and drug therapy
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What is the prognosis of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
damage to the cochlea is irreversible; prevention essential
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What is the prognosis of Cancer of the Ear
good after patient receives appropriate treatment. SCC in ear has poor prognosis