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label the anatomy of the eye below

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label the anatomy of the eyelids

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label the anatomy of the third eyelid

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label the anatomy of the anterior segment of the eye

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label the anatomy of the posterior segment of the eye

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what is Exopthalmos

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abnormal protrusion of the eye from the orbit
- globe size remains normal
- globe position is protruding
- the eye itself appears normal

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what is enopthalmos

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abnormal recession of the eye within the orbit
- globe size remains normal
- globe position is sunken
- eye itself appears normal

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what is hydropthalmos

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enlargement of the globe
- globe size is enlarged
- globe position is normal
- eye itself appears abnormal

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what is micropthalmos

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congenitally abnormal (small) eye
- globe size is reduced
- globe position is normal
- eye(s) appear abnormal

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what is the orbit

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  • the cavity within the skull that encloses the eye
  • purpose is to protect the eye and separate it from the cranial cavity
    contains foramina within the walls of the orbit to supply blood vessels and nerves to the eye
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what types of orbit are there in domestic species

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in domestic species the orbit is a bony cone with a soft tissue floor. there are 2 types:
- open/incomplete - has lateral orbital ligament (palpable as taut band in live animal) seen in CARNIVORES
- closed/complete - zygomatic and frontal bones are fused, seen in HERBIVORES

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what is a brachycephalic skull and how does the shape impact the orbit

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  • relatively short skull
  • shallow orbit with reduced protection offered to the eye
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what is a mesocephalic skull and how does the shape impact the orbit

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  • medium length skull
  • normal depth of the orbit
  • moderate degree of protection offered to the eye
    ex breeds: lab, GSD, Doberman, beagles etc.
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what is a dolicephalic skull and how does it relate to the orbit

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  • long skulls
  • deep orbit
  • increased protection offered to the eye
    example breed: dachshund, greyhound, great dane, poodle
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what bones comprise of the orbital rim

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  • frontal
  • lacrimal
  • zygomatic bones
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what bones and soft tissues comprise the wall of the orbit

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  • frontal bone (medial wall)
  • frontal sinus bone (dorsal limit)
  • zygomatic bone (orbital rim)
  • maxillary bone (orbital rim)
  • sphenoid bone (caudal limit)
  • temporal muscles (dorsal limit)
  • orbital ligament in dogs/cats (dorsal limit)
  • masseter muscle (rostral and lateral limit)
  • pterygoid muscles (ventral floor)
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list the extraocular muscles and their innervation

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  • dorsal oblique mm (trochlear nn)
  • dorsal rectus mm ( oculomotor nn)
  • lateral rectus mm (oculomotor nn)
  • medial rectus mm (oculomotor nn)
  • retractor bulbi mm (abducens nn)
  • ventral oblique mm (oculomotor nn)
  • ventral rectus mm (abducens nn)
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there are other structures that dont include muscles or bones in the orbit. what are they?

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inside orbit:
- nasolacrimal duct
- base of nictitating membrane
- orbital fat cushion

outside the orbit:
- tooth roots
- zygomatic salivary glands
- paranasal sinuses

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what are the 2 most important foramen in the orbit and what nerves/vessels pass through them

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optic foramen:
- optic nerve, internal ophthalmic artery

Orbital fissure (dogs and cats)/orbital formaen (horses and ruminants):
- trochlear nerve, oculomotor nerve, abducens nerve, ophthalmic nerve

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what is the major blood supply to the eye and what vessel is it derived from

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the ophthalmic artery which is derived from the internal carotid artery

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explain the venous drainage system of the eye and orbit

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most venous drainage is through vortex veins and extensive orbital venous plexus. there is an alternative route through the ophthalmic vein.
all veins from the eye/orbit drain into the external jugular vein

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what is anisocoria

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unequal size of the pupils

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what is miosis

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excessive constriction of the pupil

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what is mydriasis

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dilation of the pupil

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what is strabismus

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cross eyed, inability to align both eyes simultaneously

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what is nystagmus

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condition of involuntary eye movement that may result in reduced or limited vision (eyes drift slowly away from lesion and flick rapidly back to centre)

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how would you examine the orbit

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  1. frontal and aerial view of the eyes from afar
  2. assess retropulsion ( should be equal and nonpainful) (limited in brachy breeds)
  3. oral exam (should have no pain on jaw movement, assess dental disease, ability to eat normally esp dry food?)
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what is the palpebral fissure

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opening between the eyelids

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what muscles/nerves control eyelid closing

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orbicularis oculi mm supplied by facial verve (VII)

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what muscles/nerves control eyelid opening

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  • levator palpebrae superioris supplied but oculomotor nerve
  • muller mm (smooth mm) with sympathetic innervation
  • several other mm with innervation from facial nerve (VII)
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what nerves carry sensation from to the eyelids

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branches of the ophthalmic and maxillary nerves from trigeminal nerve (V)

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what are the meibomian glands

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  • white or yellow columnar structures at right angles to the eyelid margin - modified sebaceous glands
  • usually 20-40 glands per eyelid
  • produce meibum (lipid component of the tear film
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what is the function of the eyelids

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  • eyelid closure protects the eye from trauma
  • blinking which distributes tear film, drains tear film and removes debris from ocular surface
  • contributes to tear film (mucin from palpebral conjunctiva and lipids from meibomian glands)
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34
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describe the anatomy of the third eyelid

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  • central T-shaped cartilage
  • conjunctiva covering the bulbar and anterior faces
  • stromal connective tissue
  • lymphoid follicles on posterior surface
  • nictitans gland at base
  • cats contain smooth muscles to retract and allow to move across passively when blinking
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what is the function of the third eyelid

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  • protection of ocular surface
  • leading edge distributes tear film and removes debris from corneal surface
  • gland contributes to tear film
  • contains immunoglobulin secreting plasma cells - role in defence of ocular surface
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label the anatomy of the conjunctiva

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describe the anatomy of the conjunctiva

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  • sensory innervation by ophthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve
  • superficial and deep layers of stroma have extensive lymphatic and vascular supplies
  • bulbar conjunctiva overlies sclera: finer, branching conjunctival vessels overlie larger, straighter episcleral vessels
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what is the function of the conjunctiva

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  • protects ocular surfaces while allowing free movement of ocular structures
  • contributes to tear film: goblet cells produce mucin
  • most exposed mucous membrane in the body: must respond rapidly to noxious stimuli
  • everted lymph node - stroma contains CALT: conjunctival associated lymphoid tissue
    many lymphocytes present, which form active follicles when stimulated by antigens
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how do tears drain from the eye

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through the nasolacrimal duct (duct connecting the eyes to the nasal cavity

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what are you looking for in an examination of the eyelids

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  • blinking (menace response, palpebral reflex)
  • blepharospasm (squinting) indicates ocular pain
  • tear staining - excess lacrimation (pain), epiphora (non painful overflow)
  • conformation and eyelid positioning
  • skin diseases
  • extra hairs, masses, swellings
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how do you examine the third eyelid

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  • retropulse the globe to protrude the third eyelid
  • look underneath the third eyelid
  • note that there is variation in normal pigmentation of the third eyelid and this is normal
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how do you examine the nasolacrimal system

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  • identify nasolacrimal puncta
  • flush nasolacrimal ducts with cannula
  • fluid should exit the other puncta if communicating with each other properly
  • close off one puncta and flush, fluid should exit through nostril
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how do you examine the conjunctiva

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  • examine the palpebral conjunctival surface and compare to bulbar conjunctiva
  • assess colour (semi transparent, variable pigment. abnormal colour (jaundice, cyanosis, toxaemia)
  • inflammation, ocular discharge
  • petechiae/subconjunctival haemorrhage
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what is entropion

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inversion of all or parts of the eyelid margin (causes hairs to rub on eye and cause ulcers)

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what is ectropion

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eversion or outward turning of the eyelid

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46
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what is diamond eye

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extra long eyelids (can cause rubbing on cornea)

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47
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what is distichiasis

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extra eyelashes emerging from meibomian gland orfices

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what is ectopic cilia

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arise from follicle inside or near meibomian gland and emerge through conjunctival surface of eyelid

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what is trichiasis

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normally located but abnormally directed hair contacting ocular surfaces

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50
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what is happening in a “cherry eye”

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prolapsed nictitans gland

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51
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what is scrolled cartilage

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T-shaped cartilage gets too long and rolls (scrolls) outward or inward causing chronic conjunctivitis

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what is chemosis

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marked swelling of conjunctiva

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53
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what is epiphora

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tear overflow

54
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describe the structure of the tear film

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L.A.M.E (outside to inside)
- lipids (limits evaporation)
- aqueous with soluble mucins (most of volume)
- mucin (aids spread and adherence of tear film)
- epithelial cells

7-8 micrometers thick

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describe the origin of the layers of tear film

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lipid layer: from meibomian glands
aqueous layer: from orbital gland (70%) and nicitans gland (30%)
mucin layer: conjunctival goblet cells

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what is the function of the tear film

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  • provides nutrients and oxygen to the ocular surface
  • protects ocular surface from desiccation and bacteria
  • lubricates ocular surface
  • provides smooth and transparent ocular surface
57
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describe the anatomy of the sclera

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  • opaque
  • largest portion of the outer coat of the eye
  • composed of collagen and fibroblasts
  • 3 layers (lamina fusca. sclera proper/stroma, episclera)
  • anterior portion covered by bulbar conjunctiva
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what is the limbus

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  • where cornea, sclera and bulbar conjunctiva merge
  • source of stem cells
59
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what is tenons capsule

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  • connective tissue sheath
  • connects bulbar conjunctiva to underlying sclera
60
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what is the episclera

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  • dense, highly vascular fibrous layer
  • binds tenons capsule to sclera
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what are the 3 components of the cornea

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  • epithelium
  • stroma
  • endothelium
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describe the structure of the cornea from outermost to innermost

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  • stratified epithelium and its basement membrane
  • collagenous stroma
  • descements membrane
  • endothelium
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describe the structure of the corneal epithelium

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  • stratified, squamous, non-keritinised epithelium
  • 50-60 micrometers thick
  • tight junctions between cells (permeability barrier)
  • continual turnover of cells
  • basement membrane 40-60 nm thick
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describe the structure of the stromain the cornea

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  • 90% corneal thickness
  • collagen fibrils in regularly spaced layers
  • relatively dehydrated layer
65
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describe the structure of the corneal epithelium

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  • one cell layer thick
  • no turnover
  • Na/K ATPase pump: pumps ions from stroma into the aqueous humour (keeps water out)
66
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What factors contribute to corneal transparency

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  • smooth optical surface
  • relatively dehydrated state
  • very regular arrangement of collagen fibrils
  • low cell density
  • no keratin, blood vessels or melanin
67
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what is the function of the cornea

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  • refract and transmit light - major refractive component of the eye
  • tensile strength - lends rigidity to globe
  • protection
68
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how do you examine the tear film

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  • corneal reflection
  • schirmer tear test to measure tear production
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how do you examine the cornea and what abnormalities are you looking for

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  • light source +/- magnification
  • darkened room
  • looking for: irregularities, opacification, vascularization, pigmentation - should be clear and transparent if normal
  • fluorescein staining
70
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how does fluoroscein stain work

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orange dye that turns green in alkaline tears.
- adheres to and stains hydrophilic tissues such as exposed corneal stroma
- extremely useful for diagnosis of corneal ulcers

71
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what is keratoconjunctivitis sicca

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  • dry eye caused by inadequate tear production
  • STT <15mm/min (norm=15-25)
  • common esp in cocker Spaniels and toy breeds
  • local immune-mediated destruction of orbital and nictitans lacrimal glands
  • clinical signs include: conjunctivitis, thick mucoid discharge, blepharospasm, corneal ulceration, corneal vascularization and pigmentation, reduced vision
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what is a corneal ulcer

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break in the continuity of corneal epithelium with exposure of underlying stroma
- caused by: trauma, eyelid abnormalities, eyelash lesions, dystrophies/degeneration, infection, keratconjunctivitis sicca

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what causes corneal ulcers

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  • truama (lacerations, abrasions, foreign body)
  • eyelid abnormalities (entropion)
  • eyelash lesions (ectopic cilium)
  • dystrophies/degenerations
  • infections e.g. IBK in cattle
  • keratoconjunctivitis sicca
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what are the different types of corneal ulcers

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  • superficial (involving epithelial layer)
  • deep (stromal)
  • descemetocoele (goes down to descemets membrane, bulges to surface - DESCEMET’S MEMBRANE DOES NOT TAKE UP STAIN!!!)
75
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how does the epithelium of the eye heal

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  • proliferation of basal epithelial cells at limbus, movement of peripheral cells towards centre of cornea, epithelial cells lost form corneal surface into tear film
  • faster if basement membrane remains intact
76
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how does the stroma of the eye heal

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  • starts once re-epitherlialisation is complete
  • fibroblasts migrate in and lay down new collagen
  • requires vascularization (blood vessels budd off and move to area of injury)
    results in scar tissue: remodelling over time
77
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what does a blue corneal opacity indicate

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oedema - where fluid enters the troma and disrupts the regular arrangements of collagen fibres caused by either an epithelial dysfunction (i.e. corneal ulcer) or endothelial dysfunction)

78
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what does a red corneal opacity indicate

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vacularisation

79
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what does a white corneal opacity indicate

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scarring, lipid, calcium, cellular infiltration

80
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what does a dark coloured corneal opacity indicate

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pigment

81
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what are the 3 main anatomical components of the uveal tract

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  • iris (anterior uvea)
  • ciliary body (anterior uvea)
  • choroid (posterior uvea)
82
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what are the gross anatomical components of the iris

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  • ciliary zone (peripheral)
  • pupillary zone (central)
  • collarette (transition)
83
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describe the blood supply of the iris

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  • long posterior ciliary arteries
  • anterior ciliary arteries
  • incomplete major arterial circle
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describe the anatomy of the iris

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  • stroma (most of the iris): composed of fibrous connective tissue, collagen bundles, pigmented and non-pigmented cells, blood vessels, iris sphincter muscle
  • Anterior surface: modified stromal border layer (not epithelium)
  • posterior surface: bilayered iris epithelium (includes iris dilator muscle within anterior layer
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what is the function of the iris

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  • controls the amount of light entering the eye
  • forms part of blood ocular barrier
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describe the anatomy of the ciliary body

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  • continuation of posterior aspect of iris
  • comprised of smooth muscle, connective tissue blood vessels and nerves
  • forms uveal part of the iridocorneal drainage angle
  • double layer of epithelium
  • pars plicata (=folded part of ciliary processes) and pars plana (=flat)
87
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what are the zonular fibres

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support the lens
originate within the tips and valleys of ciliary processes

88
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what is the function of the ciliary body

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  • production and drainage of aqueous humour
  • maintains intraocular pressure
  • provides nutrition to lens and inner cornea
  • anchors lens zonules and provides accommodation (focussing)
  • constitutes blood-aqueous barrier
  • provides blood and nerve supply to anterior segment
89
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how is aqueous humour produced and drained

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  • produced by ciliary processes, diffusion, ultrafiltration and active secretion
  • drained mostly by uveal trabecular meshwork
90
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describe the function of the aqueous humour

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  • supplies nutrients and remove waste from avascular tissues of the eye (cornea, trabecular meshwork, lens, anterior vitreous)
  • maintains optical clarity of the eye
  • composed of 98% water, proteins (albumin, igG), ascorbate, lactate, glucose, amino acids, oxygen
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label the anatomy of the choroid

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what is the function of the choroid

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  • blood supply of the retina
  • part of blood-ocular barrier
  • includes tapetum: reflecting light back into the retina to improve vision in dim light
93
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what is the purpose of the blood-ocular barrier

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to supply blood to the eye without compromising vision/clarity of the eye

94
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what is uveitis

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inflammation of the uvea caused by:
- increased blood supply
- increased permeability of vessels
- white blood cell migration

clinical signs:
- pain
- red eye
- miosis
- inflammation
- corneal oedema
- low intraocular pressure

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what is glaucoma

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  • intraocular pressure depends on volume of aqueous present and ocular rigidity
  • constant production and drainage of aqueous by ciliary body
  • reduced drainage
  • raised intraocular pressure

blinding, painful, treatment is challenging

can be caused by other optical conditions (uveitis, lens luxation, tumours)

  • pain, red eye, corneal oedema, fixed dilated pupil, vision loss, globe enlargement, corneal changes, lens luxation, cataracts, permanent blindness

IOP of over 25 mmHg in dog/cat = abnormal
over 20 in rabbit = abnormal
difference of >8mmHg between eyes = abnormal

96
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what methods are there to measure intraoccular pressure

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-schioz tonometry
- tonopen
- tonovet

97
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describe the anatomy of the lens

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  • see-through m&m (transparent, avascular, convex body)
  • sits in hyaloid fossa posteriorly
  • supports iris anteriorly
  • supported by lens zonules
  • has a lens cpasule and anterior lens epithelium
  • lens fibres have tick centres and tapered ends
  • fibres cannot meet in a single point (not enough space) and instead meet in a Y shaped pattern (right side up anteriorly and upside down posteriorly)
98
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describe lens development as the animal ages

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  • secondary lens fibres continue to form throughout life
  • concentric growth (like bone)
  • new lens fibres form from anterior epithelium at the lens equator and wrap around embryonic nucleus
  • older fibres denser and less transparent than younger fibres in cortex: nuclear sclerosis
99
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explain the difference between how the fetal lens and adult lens receive nutrition

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Fetus:
- tunica vasculosa lentis (regresses away w/in 2 weeks of birth in dogs/cats BEFORE eyes open)
- anteriorly: pupillary membrane (no pupila in developing eye)
- posteriorly: primary vitreous (hyaloid artery main blood vessel)

Adult:
- aqueous humour: oxygen and glucose enter mainly by diffusion
- no blood vessels and no nerves

100
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describe the composition of the lens and why is composition important

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  • 35% protein (soluble =85%, rest insoluble)
  • 65% water
  • stable composition of the lens is vital to maintain transparency
  • if amount and type if proteins changes, cataract develops
101
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what is the function of the lens

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  • 30-35% refractive power of the eye (focusing of light onto retina)
  • accommodation
  • blocking UV light from retina
102
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Describe the anatomy of the vitreous humour

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  • gel between lens and retina
  • largest ocular structure
  • transparent
  • avascular and nerve free
  • 99% water, 1% protein/cells
103
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what is the function of the vitreous humour

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  • shock absorber
  • removes waste products
  • maintains intraocular anatomy
104
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what are some developmental abnormalities of the uveal tract blood supply

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  • persistent pupillary membranes (failure of regression of anterior portion of tunica vasculosa lentis
  • persistent hyaloid artery
105
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what is the oldest part of the lens

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the embyronic nucleus

106
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what is nuclear sclerosis

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  • secondary lens fibres continue to form throughout life: from anterior epithelium at lens equator, and wrap around embryonic nucleus
  • finite space within the eue = pregressive compression of the nucleus
  • older fibres denser and less transparent than younger cortical fibres
  • nucleus becomes sclerotic (hardened)
  • normal ageing process
  • appears greyish blue haze
  • causes presbyopia (age related reduced ability to focus on near objects) but no major effect on vision in animals
107
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how to tell the difference between nuclear sclerosis and cataracts

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  • using distant direct ophthalmoscopy
  • 0 dioptres setting in a dark room
  • observe from arms length and look at tapetal reflection
  • mature cataract blocks tapetal reflex
  • nuclear sclerosis does NOT block tapetal reflex
108
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what is a cataract

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  • any opactiy of the lens or its capsule
  • part or all lens loses normal transparency and becomes white
  • change in ratio of normal lens proteins
  • causes: hereditary, senile, metabolic (diabetes), trauma, other intraocular diseases
109
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why is an anterior lens luxation a more serious condition than posterior luxation

A
  • when the lens luxates anteriorly, the ens blocks the flow of aqueous humour
  • pressure inside the eye increases rapidly causing acute secondary glaucoma (emergency)
110
Q

label the layers of histology of the posterior segment of the eye

A
111
Q

list the layers of the retina from posterior to anterior

A
  1. internal limiting layer
  2. nerve fibre layer
  3. ganglion cell layer
  4. inner plexiform layer
  5. inner nuclear layer
  6. outer plexiform layer
  7. outer nuclear layer
  8. external limiting membrane
  9. photoreceptor layer
  10. retinal pigment epithelium

OR more simply:
- retinal pigment epithelium (most anterior)
- neurosensory layer (the rest)

112
Q

describe the retinal pigment epithelium

A
  • outermost layer, single layer of cells
  • lies in front of the tapetum
  • despite its name, RPE is both pigmented and non-pigmented (pigmented in ventral fundus where tapetum is absent and non-pigmented in dorsal fundus where tapetum is present to allow tapetum to be seen
  • essential for retinal integrity nd function
  • photoreceptors are therefore embedded within the RPE
113
Q

what is the function of retinal pigment epithelium

A

support system for seurosensory retina above
- recycles “used” photopigments
- phagocytosing and renewing photoreceptor outer segments
- stores vitamin A
- melanin pigments (in non-tapetal areas only) to absorb stray light and scarvenge free radicals
- forms part of blood-retinal barrier
- phagocytic role in retinal infalmmation

114
Q

what are rods and cones

A
  • cells where light energy is convertd to a nerve impulse
  • cones = colour visional and visual acuity
  • rods = night vision
115
Q

simplify the steps of phototransduction

A
  1. light absorbed
  2. hyperpolarisation of photoreceptor cell
  3. nerve impulse sent to optic nerve
116
Q

what is the function of the retina

A
  • absorbs light rays and converts light energy into electrical energy which travels as nerve impulse up optic nerve to visual cortex
117
Q

what is the lamina cribosa

A
  • sieve like area at posterior pole of the globe which the optic nerve passes through
  • a weak point that is sensitive to increased intraocular pressure
  • may be either myelinated (dogs) or non-myelinated (cats), affecting appearance of optic disc
118
Q

what is the fundus

A

the portion of the posterior sement of the eye that is viewed with the ophthalmoscope

119
Q

what animal is this

A

dog
why? myelinated = white/pink optic disk

120
Q

what animal is this

A

cat
why? non myelinated = grey optic disk

121
Q

what animal is this? is it normal?

A

this is a dog (probably a golden retreiver)
this is normal. some dog breeds have pronounced myelination (making the optic disc look “fluffy”)

122
Q

outline the blood supply to the retina

A

the retina has a high metabolic rate and therefore has dual blood supply
- inner retina: retinal blood vessels
- outer retina: choroidal blood vessels
- different species have different arrangement of blood vessels which affects the appearance of the fundus

123
Q

what does the term holangiotic mean

A

retinal blood vessels supply the whole retina (dogs, cats, cows, sheep, goats)

124
Q

what does the term paurangiotic mean

A

retinal blood vessels supply a small focal area of retina (horse)

125
Q

what is the tapetum

A
  • part of the choroid, lies behind the retina
  • retina is translucent, like tissue paper, so tapetum can be seen underneath
  • shiny reflective layer like a mirror - causes the eye shine at night/ when looking with bright light
  • only in the dorsal fundus
126
Q

what is the function of the tapetum

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reflect light rays so retina receives light twice

127
Q

what colour is the tapetum in cats, dogs and yound animals

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cats: yellow
dogs: green/blue
young animals: blue/turqoise
can be normal fundus variations depending on breed, merle collies for example have no pigment in the fundus and therefore no tapetum

128
Q

if the retina has thinned, would you expect the tapetum to appear more or less reflective on ophthalmoscopy

A

more reflective

129
Q

what are some clinically relevant conditions of the retina

A
  • gPRA (hyper reflective)
  • retinal detachement (sudden blindness)
  • retinal haemorrhage
  • chorioretinitis
130
Q

what is hyphaema

A

blood in anterior chamber of eye

131
Q

what is hypopyon

A

pus in anterior chamber of eye

132
Q

what is corpora nigra/granula iridica and whats the difference

A

black masses at dorsal edge of pupil in horses/ruminants
norpora nigra = horses
granula iridica = ruminants

Y1 NMSK (50 decks)

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