Eye Exam Flashcards
What is eyelid inversion or eversion associated with ↑ risk of?
↑risk of infection
What are some relevant associated sx for eye complaints?
–pain –drainage –itching/burning –vision change –blurry vision –flashing lights
Why should you NEVER dilate the pupils if a pt has a shallow anterior chamber?
May represent acute angle glaucoma
What is lipoatrophy or lipohypertrophy?
Change in fat tissue/elasticity in the periorbital area
What movement is associated with the inferior oblique muscle?
Up, in
What movement is associated with the lateral rectus muscle?
Out
What does the cover/uncover test assess? What are possible findings?
–assesses imbalance of corneal light reflex
–when the left eye is covered, the right eye moves outward to pick up the fixation (exotropia)
–estropia: eye turns in
What is a whitish scar in the cornea associated with?
Abrasion or ulcer
What is associated with erythema of the conjunctiva?
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Identify significant past medical hx that is related to the eye
–glaucoma –DM –thyroid dz –ASCD –collagen vascular dz –HIV –IBD
What is arcus senilis?
Whitish lipid deposition encircling the iris, common in pts>60YO– consider checking cholesterol levels if pt is <40YO
What is proptosis/exophthalmos?
Protruding eyes, associated with hyperthyroidism
What are Drusen bodies?
Precursor to macular degeneration
What is nevus of ota (oculodermal melanocytosis)?
Blue sclera
What movement is associated with the superior rectus muscle?
Up, out
What might be associated with hard sensation or pain upon palpation of the eyelid over the globe?
–hyperthyroidism
–glaucoma
–retrobulbar tumor
What is icterus and what might it be associated with?
Icterus= yellow sclera
–associated with neonatal, liver dz, pancreatic cancer, gallbladder dz
What is erythema of the eyelids/eyelashes associated with?
Contact dermatitis/allergies, blepharitis
What might a blue sclera signify?
Blue sclera is inherited, seen frequently in brittle bone dz
What movement is associated wit the medial rectus muscle?
In
What might brown or gray spots in the sclera signify?
–birthmarks
–↑melanin in sclera
–↑risk for glaucoma
What are xanthomas?
Cholesterol deposits in the periorbital area