Ocular Diseases : 2 Flashcards
What occurs when the amount of oxygen is reduced due to restricted or reduced blood flow?
Ischemia
Does ischemic optic neuropathy result in visual field loss but visual acuity is not affected?
No
What is caused by poor blood flow associated with diseases such as diabetes or hypertension?
Non Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
NAION
What is linked to blood vessel inflammation secondary to giant cell arteritis?
Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
AION
What is swelling of the optic nerve?
Papilledema
What is one of the first signs of Multiple Sclerosis?
Optic Neuritis
What is the autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin sheath?
Multiple Sclerosis
Are swollen optic nerves with blurry margins characteristics of optic neuritis?
Yes
What occurs when the optic nerve is inflamed?
Optic Neuritis
Is the HbA1C blood test useful for measuring day to day blood sugar levels in a diabetic person?
No
What is referred to as adult onset diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes
Do elevated blood sugar levels associated with diabetes cause damage to blood vessels?
Yes
What occurs due to blockage of a retinal artery by a cholesterol plaque?
Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
BRAO
What is diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy characterized by?
Hemorrhages
Exudate
Cotton wool spots
What are risk factors for developing hypertension?
Smoking
Older age
Lack of physical activity