Eyes Qs Flashcards
1
Q
Keratitis
A
- Inflammation of the cornea
- Severe eye pain, blurred vision, light sensitivity
- Limbal redness
2
Q
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
A
- Burning sensation
- Improves with blinking
- MEDS: diuretics, ACEi, BB, Ksparing
3
Q
Latanaprost counselling
A
- May cause harmless pigmentation of the iris
- Increased eyelash growth
- Caution in herpetic keratitis
- Apply 15 mins before wearing contacts
4
Q
Xalatan storage
A
Xalatan is not kept in the fridge
Generic is in fridge
5
Q
ocular hypertension IOP = 24 1st line treatment
A
360 selective laser trabeculoplasty
* If pt chooses not to have surgery then topical prostaglandin analogue = latanoprost, tafluprost, travopost, bimatoprost
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