eye in systemic disease Flashcards
1
Q
what two things can diabetes pre dispose to?
A
cataracts and glaucoma
2
Q
why does diabetic retinopathy develop?
A
consequence of chronic hyperglycaemia
3
Q
two biggest factors for developing diabetic retinopathy?
A
level of glycaemic control and duration of disease
4
Q
what is the result of laser treatment ?
A
areas of loss of vision, worse in dim light
5
Q
what changes do you get in hypertensive retinopathy/
A
hard exudates
cotton wool spots
flame shaped retinal haemorrhages
6
Q
why do you get silver/copper wiring?
A
shiny vessels due to vessel narrowing
