Loss of Vision Flashcards
What should be asked in the history for vision loss?
Unilateral/bilateral
Onset - sudden/gradual (over what period of time)
Type of visual loss - blurred/distorted/black
Any associated symptoms (such as pain, redness, discharge)
What examinations are done for vision loss?
Best corrected visual acuity
Snellen chart
Fundal examination (direct opthalmoscope slit lamp and volk lens)
Ancilary tests (amsler chart, colour vision, visual field assessment, flurescein angiography, optical coherence tomography)
What are the different categories of vision loss?
Sudden complete loss of vision (vascular)
Gradual loss of vision
What are examples of sudden complete loss of vision (vascular)?
Central retinal artery occlusion
Central retinal vein occlusion
Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
What are examples of conditions that cause gradual loss of vision?
Cataract
Glaucoma
Age related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
What is the management of central retinal artery occlusion?
Identify and treat risk factors
What is the management of central retinal vein occlusion?
Identify and treat risk factors
Intravitral anti Vegf
What are different kinds of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
Arteritic (gian cell arteritic)
Non arteritic
What are symptoms of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
Loss of vision
Headache
Loss of appetite
Scalp tenderness
Pain on chewing
What are signs of arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
Tenderness of superficial temporal arteries
Raised inflammatory markers
What is the management of anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
High dose systemic steroids
What is the management of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
Identify and treat risk factors
What are signs of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy?
None really, it is painless
What is cataract?
Gradual opacification of the lens
What are symptoms of cataract?
Loss of vision
Dazzle/glare