Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Dis Flashcards
What are the ocular manifestations of DM?
Refractive error changes
Cataracts
Retinopathy most important
What aspects of Diabetic Retinopathy correlates with worse disease?
Duration of disease
HTN
High HbA1C
SMoking
What is the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy?
Inc Glucose => VEGF => Inc Cap permiability/ abn vasoprolif.
What are the subgroups of Diabetic Retinopathy?
Proliferative
Non-proliferative
WHat are the charicteristics of NP Diabetic Retinopathy?
Retinal BV leak Leakage into macula => reduce vision Microaneurisms Leakage of IV fluids Hemorrhages Retinal Ischemia (Cot Wool spot)
WHat causes neovascularization?
Tissue Hypoxia
What are the symptoms of Vitreous Hemorrhage?
Shower of floaters or cobwebs
Sudden loss of vision
Refer!
What are the 2 causes of NPDR Visual Loss?
Ischemic Maculopathy
Macular Edema
What are the goals of Photocoagulation?
Prevents further neovasc
Reduce risk of vitreous hemorrhage
Reduce traction retinal detachment
How can we protect from Retinopathy?
Proteinuria is a RF for macular edema
Diuresis and BP control
ACE/ARB
Serum lipids
What are the Treatment options for retinopathy?
Laser Photocoagulation
Vitrectomy
What are the signs of worsening HTN effects in eye?
Arteriolar narrowing
Hard Exudates, Hemorrhage
Disc Edema
What are the ocular manifestations seen in pregnancy?
1) Refractive Changes
2) Dry Eyes
3) Loss of Accomodation
4) Preggo induced HTN
5) Retinal Detch
6) Prog of Diabetic Retinopathy
What are the clinical features of Thyroid Disease?
Enl of EOM, Lid Retraction, Lid Lag, Exopthalmos, Conjunctival Congestion
Thyroid Levels unreliable
What is the Tx of Thyroid Opthamopathy?
Tear Subs, Corticosteroids
EOM Surgery
Orbital Irradiation
Surgical Decompression