Eyes & Endocrine Flashcards
When there is an Icterus in the eyw what disease is present?
jaundice
When there is increasedintracranial pressure what happens to the eye?
Papilledma, enlarged and blurred
When there is increased intraocular pressure what is it called?
glaucoma
What test is used for glaucoma?
tonometry
When a patient has diabetic retinopathy how is it described?
waxy exudates and microaneuryms
When a patient has hypertension what effect does it have in the eye?
flame hemorrhage, cotton wool
When there is an absent red light reflex what problems could be occurring?
glass eye, cataract, retinal detachment
What is a symptom of retinal detachment?
flashing light
How is Addie’s pupil described?
asymmetrical pupil size
Where is the damage in the body with an Addie’s pupil?
ANS
What is a symptom of glaucoma?
peripheral vision loss
What is a symptom of macular degeneration?
central vision loss
Does a pterygium cause vision loss or is it insignificant?
vision loss
What causes pterygium and pinguecula?
sun exposure
Does a pinguecuala casue vision loss?
no