Gradual Loss in Vision

Question 1

Condition that is short sightedness with blurry far objects is called what

Answer 1

Myopia

Question 2

What do Myopia px have an increased risk oof

Answer 2

Open Angle glaucoma

Question 3

Long sightedness is called what

What are the 2 main causes of it

Answer 3

Hypermetropia

==> Eyeball too short
==> Cornea too flat

Question 4

Open Angled Glaucoma is defined as what

Answer 4

Gradual loss in vision due to increased resistance at Canal Of Schlemn

Question 5

What is the difference between an Open + Closed Angled Glaucoma

Answer 5

Open Angled => Less severe. Involves gradual increase in resistance resulting in a slower development of resistance in eye

Closed Angled => All drainage is blocked generally due to iris (coloured part of eye) leading to blockage of outlet

Question 6

Degeneration of Rods + cons on retina is called what

Answer 6

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Question 7

What is the most common symptom in Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Why?

Answer 7

Loss of vision at night time

==> degeneration of Rods > Cones

Question 8

What is the cause of Retinitis Pigmentosa

Answer 8

FH

Question 9

What are 3 causes of an optic nerve Compression

Answer 9

Tumour (pituitary adenoma)

Abscess

Aneurysm

Question 10

What 4 drug classes can cause dry eyes

Answer 10

Diuretics

Antihistamines

The Pill

B-blockers