Objective 5 Flashcards
Inflammatory disorder characterized by dryness of all mucous membranes with ocular complications of keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Sjögren’s
Causes over activity of the thyroid gland with ocular manifestations including exophthalmos, lid lag and retraction
Graves’ disease
The sudden painless loss of vision
Amaurosis fugax
Possible central retinal artery occlusion caused by a blood clot
Heart disease
Ocular condition is often very aggressive in a diabetic women who become pregnant
Diabetic retinopathy
Neuromuscular disorder characterized by variable weakness of voluntary muscles with ocular symptoms of ptosis, difficulty maintaining a steady gaze and diplopia
Myasthenia gravis
Type of disease is one in which the immune system attacks certain tissues of the body
Autoimmune disorder
Visual auras, not usually followed by headache
Ophthalmic migraine
An infectious disease for which there is no vaccine
Hepatitis C
Condition may be contracted by coming into contact with cat feces, contaminated fruits or vegetables or raw or undercooked meat
Toxoplasmosis
What is a chronic disease causing inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues, affects other organs and usually causes disfiguration of hands and feet?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the major risk factor for central retinal vein occlusion?
Hypertension
Identify a condition that causes rapid, involuntary movements of the eyes.
Nystagmus
The symptoms include headache, scalp tenderness, extreme pain in temple area, loss of appetite, fever and lethargy with ocular complications of diplopia and amaurosis fugax. What is the condition?
Temporal arteritis
What condition may occur in an area of the brain which affects the visual pathway and consequently, there may be problems within the visual field?
Stroke
