Ocular Disorders : Optic Nerve Flashcards
1
Q
What disorder :
Elevated IOP
WITHOUT visual field defects or optic nerve damage
A
Ocular Hypertension
2
Q
What is management for Ocular Hypertension?
A
Monitor
Patients are NOT treated with glaucoma meds
3
Q
What glaucoma : Elevated IOP VF defects Optic Disc Damage Normal tension glaucoma
A
Open Angle Glaucoma
4
Q
What glaucoma : Iris occludes angle Eye pain Halos Hyperemia Elevated IOP
A
Acute Close Angle Glaucoma
5
Q
How do you monitor open angle glaucoma?
A
Cup to disc ratio
6
Q
How do you monitor angle closure glaucoma?
A
Oral meds (Diamox) Topical glaucoma meds Laser iridotomy
7
Q
What glaucoma :
Pigment dispersion syndrome
Pigment in anterior chamber
Krukenberg’s spindle
A
Pigmentary Glaucoma
8
Q
What disorder : Proteins or mucopolysaccharides becomes calcified VF defects Bumpy appearance to optic disc Calcium globs buried or on surface
A
Optic Nerve Head Drusen
