decompensating phoria Flashcards
1
Q
signs?
A
increased size of phoria
speed of recovery slow
reduced fusional reserves
reduced binocular controlled acuity
reduced convergence
2
Q
conservative treatment?
A
- manipulation of rx
- prisms
- orthoptic exercises
3
Q
non conservative management?
A
- surgery
- botox
4
Q
why should you be hesitant prescribing prisms?
A
THEY ARE A CRUTCH!
px will need to use them for the rest of their life
doesn’t resolve the issue
5
Q
risks of prism usage?
A
prism adaptation - therefore give minimum possible
6
Q
who do we tend to give prisms to?
A
- elderly or poor general health
- small symptom producing vertical deviation
- refusal or unfit for surgery AND exercises don’t work
- students in exam season = give fresnel
7
Q
which prism CORRECTS RSOT?
A
base out
8
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