misc passmed/passtest Flashcards
what is the first line treatment for blepharitis
hot compress + removal of debris in eye
why is antioxidant dietary supplements for ARMD not reccomended for smokers
beta-carotene is linked with increased rates of lung cancer
what are the 4 stages of the keith-wagener classification of hypertensive retinopathy
1 = increased light reflex + tortous arterioles 2 = AV nipping 3 = flame/blot haemorrhages + cotton wool exudates 4 = papilloedema
If someone presents with a 3rd nerve palsy what is important to rule out first
Posterior communicating artery aneurysm
whats the treatment for viral conjunctivitis
Supportive treatment with cool compress + artificial tears
what is a common complication of cataract surgery causing blurry vision
Posterior capsule opacification
what is recurring anterior uveitis associated with
ankylosing spondylitis
what is the initial treatment of orbital cellulitis
drainage of ethmoidal sinuses followed by IV ABx
What eye sign does Ehlers-danos syndrome have
blue sclerae
what is a common retinal complication of HIV
CMV retinitis
how do you treat CMV retinitis
IV ganciclovir +/- foscarnet
what is the antibiotic treatment for orbital cellulitis
IV cefuroxime and metronidazole
IV clindamycin and ciprofloxacin if penicillin allergic
if a patient presents to the emergency department with a foreign body in the eye - whats the best immediate strategy
attempt to remove with a blunt needle and topical anaesthetic
Topical abx are also given and an eye patch is supplied
outpatient opthalmology referral is also done for review
What should you worry about if someone goes swimming with contact lenses on
Microbial keratitis
what microbe is most likely to cause microbial keratitis if you swim with contact lenses on
acanthamoeba keratitis
