HEENT

Question 1

Presbycusis

Answer 1

gradual loss/difficulty hearing

loss of CN 8 VIII

Question 2

Macular degeneration

Answer 2

CENTRAL visual loss
dx by Amsler grid, fundoscopic exam
Risk factors: European, former/current smoker

Question 3

Untreated open-angle glaucoma

Answer 3

Gradual PERIPHERAL vision loss
dx by tonometry, visual fields
risk factors: AA, T2DM

Question 4

Presbyopia

Answer 4

Gradual onset BLURRING of NEAR vision

dx by Snellen test

Question 5

2 Types of macular degeneration

Answer 5

Dry MD: no tx

Wet MD: laser tx or injection