Myopia Flashcards
1
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Description: What is myopia?
A
- Far away objects not seen clearly
2
Q
Aetiology/ Risk factors: What is the most common cause of myopia?
A
Most common cause:
- Eyeball too long
3
Q
Pathology: Explain the abnormalities in bending light in myopia
A
- The cornea and lens, when the bend rays of light, form the image IN FRONT of the retina
- There is HIGH bending power in myopia
4
Q
Symptoms: What are the symptoms of myopia? (4)
A
- Complain of not being able to see distant objects (i.e blackboard)
- Headaches
- Divergent squint (infants/ preverbal children)
- Loss of interests in sports/ more of an interest in books and pictures (toddlers)
5
Q
SIGNS NOT IN THE LECTURE
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SIGNS NOT IN THE LECTURE
6
Q
INVESTIGATIONS NOT IN THE LECTURE
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INVESTIGATIONS NOT IN THE LECTURE
7
Q
Treatment: How do we correct myopia?
A
Myopia correction: need to decrease the high bending power
Use biconcave lenses:
- Spectacles
- Contact lenses
- Laser eye surgery
8
Q
COMPLICATIONS NOT IN THE LECTURE
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COMPLICATIONS NOT IN THE LECTURE
