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Lab - Eye Exam Flashcards

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What is exotropia?

A

Lateral drift of the eye

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What is esotropia?

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Medial drift of the eye

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What is aniscocoria?

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Unequal size of pupils

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What is a Hordeolum?

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Stye on the eye or eyelid (painful)

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What is a Chalazion?

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Painless, nodular lesion due to tear gland obstruction

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What is a Pterygium?

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Growth of the eye that starts on the sclera and can invade the cornea

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What is a Xanthelasma?

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Benign lesion due to cholesterol deposits around the eye

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How would the eyes react to the cold water caloric test?

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Eyes move toward the water then have rapid nystagmus to the opposite side

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How would the eyes react to the warm water caloric test?

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Eyes move away from the water then have rapid nystagmus toward the same side

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10
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Why is correction of Strabismus so important in kids?

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It can lead to amblyopia and permanent blindness

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What is amblyopia?

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Lazy eye

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What is Strabismus?

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Misalignment of the eyes

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What is the cover/uncover test used for?

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Tests for weakness of EOM’s

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What is the most common cause of Bacterial Conjunctivitis in adults?

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S. Aureus

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What is the most common cause of Bacterial Conjunctivitis in children?

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H. Influenzae

M. Catarrhalis

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What are the major Sx’s of Bacterial conjunctivitis?

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Unilateral, eyes matte shut during sleep, purulent discharge throughout day

17
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What virus is most commonly associated with Viral Conjunctivitis?

A

Adenovirus

18
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What are the major Sx’s of Viral conjunctivitis?

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URI prodrome, gritty/sandy feeling of eyes, starts unilateral and goes bilateral quickly, clear discharge from eyes

19
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What are the major Sx’s of Allergic conjunctivitis?

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Bilateral redness, watery discharge, iching

20
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When is a Fluorescein stain used?

A

AFTER complete eye exam to look for epithelial defect/foreign body

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