Knowledge 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Superficial punctate keratitis(spk)

A

An isolated pattern may be due to a poor contact lens fit or infection, while a diffuse pattern may indicate solution toxicity or an interaction between certain lens/solution combinations or dry eye syndrome.
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Superior Epithelial arcuate lesion (SEAL)

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due to mechanical chaffing by a contact lens on the superior cornea. The patient is usually asymptomatic.

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3
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Inferior arcuate stain

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due to dehydrated contact lenses associated with insufficient post-lens tear film. Patients may have complaints of mild discomfort.

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4
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For monthlies, Bi-weekly, and weekly

To clean
To disinfect
To store the lenses
To rinse before inserting in your eye to rub the lenses

A

Multi-purpose disinfectant solution
MPDS

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5
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For heavy depositors or less comfort in monthlies
Do not put directly in eye

A

Hydrogen peroxide

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6
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Used to rid cl of debris, dirt, mucous and contamination

A

Surfactant cleaners

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7
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Use after surfactant cleaner and rinsing with saline or other rinsing solution.

Kills bacteria and other microorganisms

A

Disinfecting solutions

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8
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Only used after cleaning and disinfecting with another care system

A

Saline solution

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9
Q

During a follow-up exam, a patient wearing soft lenses, reports that their vision is clearer immediately after the blink and then blurs. The most likely cause is:

A

A steep fitting lens

Also When keratometric mires reflected off a soft contact lens are only clear when the wearer blinks

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