Eye and systemic disease

Question 1

What does Kayset-Fleischer ring indicate?

Answer 1

Wilsons disease

Question 2

Hypothyroidism - myxoedema

Answer 2

Eyelid and periorbital swelling

Question 3

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 3

Exophthalmos

Question 4

Gout and why?

Answer 4

Sore eyes due to deposition of monosodium urate deposited in conjunctiva

Question 5

SLE and reactive arthritis

Answer 5

Conjunctivitis

Question 6

Rheumatoid

Answer 6

Scleritis

Question 7

Ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis

Answer 7

Uveitis

Question 8

In what type of patient does CMV retinitis?

Answer 8

HIV +

Anyone who is immunocompromised

Question 9

Pregnancy:

What is the ‘mask of pregnancy’?

Why might pregnant women be now able to tolerate contact lenses even if they weren’t able to before?

Why are glaucoma patients benefited in pregnancy?

Autoimmune eye disease patients have temporary relief. Why?

Answer 9

An example of hyperpigmentation is melasma (also known as chloasma). This condition is characterized by tan or brown patches, most commonly on the face. Melasma can occur in pregnant women and is often called the “mask of pregnancy;” however, men can also develop this condition.

Decreased corneal sensitivity

Decreased intraocular pressure

The immune system is suppressed to allow for embryo implantation

Question 10

Pregnancy:

What happens to the diabetic retinopathy?

Answer 10

Gets worse in about 20% of pregnancies