Intraocular Pressure and Colour Defects

Question 1

Intraocular Pressure refers to the?

Answer 1

Difference between the RATE of AQUEOUS PRODUCTION and RESISTANCE TO AQUEOUS OUTFLOW
Pressure within the Eye

Question 2

What is Aqueous Humour?

Answer 2

Transparent, water - like fluid

Question 3

What is the FUNCTION of Aqueous Humour?

Answer 3

• Nourish Lens

- Maintains Intraocular Pressure

Question 4

Where is the Aqueous Humour Located?

Answer 4

Anterior And Posterior Chambers Of The Eye
Anterior : Between the Iris and the Cornea
Posterior : Behind the Iris and In Front of the Lens

Question 5

Where is the production of Aqueous Humour?

Answer 5

Cilliary Body

Question 6

What is the outflow of Aqueous Humour

Answer 6

1. Pupil
2. Anterior Chamber
3. Drainage through the Trabescular Meshwork
4. Shlemm’s Canal
5. Venous System

Question 7

What ocular disease is related to Aqueous Humour?

Answer 7

Glaucoma

Question 8

What is Glaucoma?

Answer 8

Optic Nerve Damage :

Increase of Intraocular Pressure

Question 9

What is Open Angle Glaucoma?

Answer 9

Increase of Resistance through the Trasbescular Meshwork

Difficult for Aqueous Humour to flow through the Meshwork

Question 10

Effects of Increase Pressure?

Answer 10

Cupping Of The Optic Disc

Question 11

What is considered Abnormal

Answer 11

0.5 Size Optic Cup than the Optic Disc