cornea Flashcards
what is average horizontal diameter of cornea
11.7mm
what is average vertical diameter of cornea
10.6mm
what is refraction of cornea
40-44D
another name for stroma layer
substantia propria
what is the epithelium of cornea
non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
what is the source of new epithelial cells in the cornea
limbal stem cells
shape of the cells in endothelial layer
hexagonal
minimum density of endothelium
600 cells/mm2
what are the layers of the tear film
lipid
aqueous
mucin
what makes the lipid layer
meibomian glands
what makes aqueous layer
lacrimal gland
what makes mucin layer
goblet cells
what is the role of lipid layer
prevents evaporation of tears
what is role of mucin layer
lubricates
what are accessary aqueous glands
wolfing
krause
what is an abnormal schirmer test
<10mm
<5mm
can you give steroids for bacterial keratitis
NO
what culture medium for neisseria gonorrhoea
chocolate agar
is corneal sensation diminish in herpes simplex
yes
in what form of HSV keratitis is dendritic ulcer seen
epithelial
do you give corticosteroid for epithelial keratitis
no
treatment of epithelial keratitis
topical acyclovir
what is a feature of endothelial keratitis
wessely ring
what is a common nerve palsy seen in ophthalmic herpes zoster
CN IV palsy