general Flashcards

1
Q

difference between sclera and conjuntiva

A

sclera - thick, tough collagen, becomes conjunctiva after
conjunctiva - membrane covering eye, clear, immune cells, produces tears to keep cornea clear (conjunctiva overlying sclera)

both have BVs in it

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2
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cause of bitemporal hemianopa

A

optic chiasm compression

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3
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cause of contralateral homonymous hemianopia

A

optic tract lesion

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4
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cause of ipsilateral monocular blindness

A

optic nerve lesion

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5
Q

cause of contralateral homonymous superior quadrantanopia

A

Meyer’s loop (temporal) lesion

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6
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cause of contralateral homonymous inferior quadrantanopia

A

Baum’s loop (parietal lobe) lesion

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7
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cause of contralateral homonymous hemianopia with macular sparing

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CVA affecting PCA with MCA intact (dual blood supply from MCA and PCA)

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