Intro and exam Flashcards
What nerve is blocked during ophthalmic exam in horses
auriculopalpebral
Purpose of tonometer
estimate intraocular pressure
Preform the Schrmer tear test before doing what
adding fluid to the eye
What tests should you do before dilating the pupil
PLR and IOP
What test should you do before administering topical anesthetic
Corneal sensation
Nerves involved in palpebral reflexes
CN VII
Nerves involved in menace response
Afferent: CNII Efferent: CNVII
What is this
Anisocoria
(left mydriasis)
What is direct PLR
Response of the eye being illuminated
What is indirect PLR
Response of the eye not being illuminated
Is a positive direct PLR a reliable indicator of vision or normal retinal function
No!
Afferent parasympathetic pathway of PLR
photoreceptors
Bipolar cells
Retinal ganglion cells
Optic nerve
Where do axons from the medial retina decussate at
optic chiasm
Where do pupillomotor fibers synapse at
pretectal region
Efferent arm of PLR
Parasympathetic fibers along CN III
Dazzle response afferent nerve
CN II
Dazzle response efferent nerve
Facial nerve (VII)
Best way to preform tracking tests
Cotton ball drop
laser pointer
How do you preform a visual placing exam
animal is held and supported under chest, brought toward a table, animal should raise its leg to stand
Purpose of visual placing exam
Test for vision in small animals with normal motor function and mental status
After preliminary exam, what are the next tests
STT, bacterial, fungal culture needed
Pupillary light reflexes and retroillumination
Tonometry
Dilate with tropicamide
What does Schrimer Tear Test measure
Aqueious portion of the precorneal tear film
What is normal amount for the Schirmer Tear Test
15mm/min or greater
any lower is indicitive of keratoconjunctivitis sicca or decreased tear production
What nerves does the corneal relfex and sensation test
CN V, VI, VII