Eyes

Question 1

With entropion, the eyelids would tend to:

Answer 1

Roll inward toward the cornea.

Question 2

An abscess of the meibomian gland is called a:

Answer 2

Chalazion.

Question 3

“Cherry eye” (benign hyperplasia) occurs only in the dog.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Normal intraocular pressure (IOP) in the dog and cat is:B

Answer 4

Between 12 and 22 mm Hg.

Question 5

Acute glaucoma with pressures greater than 60 mm Hg can result in blindness within:

Answer 5

Several hours.

Question 6

Which types of cells within the cornea accumulate in chronic superficial keratitis (pannus)?

Answer 6

Plasma cells and lymphocytes.

Question 7

Lenticular sclerosis must be differentiated from what other lens dysfunction?

Answer 7

Cataract.

Question 8

What medication is used to increase tear production in the disease known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)?

Answer 8

Cyclosporine ophthalmic.

Question 9

What is the most common cause of bilateral conjunctivitis in young kittens?

Answer 9

Feline viral rhinotracheitis.

Question 10

Progressive retinal atrophy should be screened for in puppies of:

Answer 10

• Collies
• Golden Retrievers
• Beagles