Metabolic and vascular disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What metabolic disease carries the greatest risk of blindness?
A
Diabetes
2
Q
What are the 2 types of diabetic retinopathy
A
NPDR, PDR
3
Q
The occurrence of blindness among people with diabetes is __ times that of the general population
A
25
4
Q
What is the recommended A1C target?
A
7.0
5
Q
What are ocular manifestations resulting from CVA’s
A
visual field defects, CRAO, BRAO
6
Q
What are ocular manifestations from giant cell arteritis?
A
optic nerve damage from loss of blood supply causing vision loss, eye muscle imbalance
7
Q
What are ocular manifestations of migraines?
A
scintillations-visual sensations of flashing or whirling lights
