Ocular Diseases : Vascular Diseases Flashcards
What is hypertensive retinopathy?
Damaged retinal blood vessels
What is high pressure artery restricts the vein where they cross?
AV crossing changes
What are liquid deposits on retina?
Hard exudates
What is the systemic association for Hypertensive Retinopathy?
Hypertension
What is a blocked central retinal artery and macula may be spared?
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
What are the characteristics of CRAO?
Cherry Red Spot
Extensive peripheral VF loss
What is a cherry red spot a characteristic of?
CRAO
What systemic is associated with CRAO?
Cardiovascular
Hypertension
What are treatments for CRAO?
Carbogen inhalation
Acetazolamide infusion
Ocular massage
What is a blockage in smaller artery and sectional VF loss?
BRAO
What is restricted central retinal vein, a vein that is restricted by artery?
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
What are characteristics of CRVO?
Sudden vision loss
What is the systemic association with CRVO?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
What are medical agents for CRVO treatment?
Intravitreal Corticosteroids Systemic Corticosteroid Systemic Acetazolamide Anticoagulants Antiplatelet Agents
What are surgical agents for CRVO treatment?
Ocular Thrombolysis
Surgical Decompression of the Central Retinal Vein