Lens disorder/Uveitis/Glaucoma Flashcards

1
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  • Clouding of normally clear lens.
  • Age related (protein denaturing).
  • Gradually progressing blurred vision. Usually bilateral.
A

Cataracts

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  • Displacement/malposition of lens.
  • Hereditary, trauma.
  • Vision Changes
A

Dislocation of Lens

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3
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  • 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

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4
Q

Asymptomatic until severe vision loss
Visual field progressively constrict from periphery
Tx: decrease IOP, surgery

A

Open Angle (chronic) Glaucoma

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5
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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

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