Choroid Flashcards
1
Q
Uveal Effusion Syndrome is also known as
A
- Choroidal Effusion
- Choroidal Detachment
2
Q
Uveal Effusion Syndrome
A
Abnormal accumulation of transudative fluid rom choriocapillaris into subchoroidal space
3
Q
2 Types of UES? Which has a “strong male preponderance”?
A
- Idiopathic **
- Hypermetropic/Nanophthalmic
4
Q
UES: uni or bilateral?
A
Bilateral
approximately half of patients who require surgical treatment in one eyes eventually require surgery in second eye
5
Q
T/F: Signs of traction and retinal tears are present in UES
A
FALSE
6
Q
“Leopard Spot Fundus”
A
Seen in UES
Spotty pigmentation on fundus
7
Q
Pathogenesis of UVE
A
- Impaired protein removal from choroidal circulation
- Vortex vein compression
8
Q
Main Tx for UES
A
Observation
Vortex vein decompression
9
Q
4 most common (non-surgical) vision threatening retinopathies
A
- AMD
- DR
- BRVO
- CSCR
10
Q
Typical CSCR pt
A
Male 35-55, Type A
