Objective 1

Question 1

Almost half the cases of this type of ocular catastrophe are preceded by episodes of aching and blurring which last a few hours each time and occur with increasing frequency.

Answer 1

Angle closure glaucoma

Question 2

Which portion of the eye is damaged and is the ultimate cause of the irreversible loss of vision if IOP is too high for too long a period of time?

Answer 2

Optic nerve

Question 3

Which of the following is a clinical sign of glaucoma?

Answer 3

Abnormally high IOP

Abnormal displacement of vessels from the optic disk, Abnormal cupping of the optic disk

Question 4

In this type of glaucoma the high internal pressure does not cause pain or any detectable visual signs and damage to the eye is done slowly without the patient having any knowledge of the condition.

Answer 4

Open angle glaucoma

Question 5

Elevated IOP without the clinical signs of optic disk or visual field abnormalities is:

Answer 5

Ocular hypertension

Question 6

In this type of glaucoma, patients have essentially normal eyes with the exception of a shallow anterior chamber and a narrow entrance to the angle. Hyperopes are slightly more prone to this type.

Answer 6

Angle closure glaucoma

Question 7

Patient’s with this type glaucoma have enlarged corneas.

Answer 7

Congenital glaucoma

Question 8

Which of the following is used in the treatment of most types of glaucoma?

Answer 8

Medications

Question 9

Approximately 90% of all cases of glaucoma are of this type.

Answer 9

Open angle glaucoma

Question 10

Which of the following may lead to secondary glaucoma?

Answer 10

Uveitis & blunt trauma