Lens disorder/Uveitis/Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
- Clouding of normally clear lens.
- Age related (protein denaturing).
- Gradually progressing blurred vision. Usually bilateral.
A
Cataracts
2
Q
- Displacement/malposition of lens.
- Hereditary, trauma.
- Vision Changes
A
Dislocation of Lens
3
Q
- Inflammation of any component of uveal tract (iris, ciilliary body, or choroid)
- Anterior: Pain, redness, photophobia, vision loss
- Posterior: gradual loss of vision in a quiet eye
- steroids
A
Uveitis
4
Q
Asymptomatic until severe vision loss
Visual field progressively constrict from periphery
Tx: decrease IOP, surgery
A
Open Angle (chronic) Glaucoma
5
Q
Pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, n/v, redness, cloudy cornea, non-reactive pupil, increased IOP
Tx: Lower IOP, steroids, laser
A
Closed angle (acute) glaucoma