Ophth Pass Med Flashcards
Loss of central vision
ARMD
Straight lines look wavy
ARMD
Anisocoria worse in bright light implies a problem with which pupil
Dilated pupil
What is mydriasis
Large pupil
Hyper/hypo calcaemia is a risk for cataract
Hypo
Ank spond is associated with which eye condition
Anterior uveitis
Pain worse on eye movement with a RAPD
Optic neuritis seen in MS
How can you tell the difference between scleritis and episcleritis
Pain in scleritis
How does latanoprost work
Prostaglandin analogue used in glaucoma to increase uveoscleral outflow
Treat anterior uveitis
Steroids drops and a cycloplegic (mydriatic drops such as cyclopentolate)
Contact lense wearers are at risk of
Bacteria keratitis
What may present in cases of seborrhoeic dermatitis
Blepharitis
Hyphaema puts the patient at risk of
Glaucoma and raised IOP
Stage 1 hypertensive retinopathy
Arteriolar narrowing and tortuosity
Increased light reflex - silver wiring
Stage 2 hypertensive retinopathy
Arteriovenous nipping
Stage 3 hypertensive retinopathy
Cotton wool exudates
Flame and blot haemorrhages
Stage 4 hypertensive retinopathy
Papilloedema
Halo around a light
Cataract or glaucoma
Night blindness and tunnel vision
Retinitis pigmentosa
What contraindicates the use of antioxidant therapy in ARMD
If they are a smoker as it would increase there risk of lung cancer
How do beta blockers such as tjmolol work in glaucoma
Reduce aqueous production
Bilateral grittiness think
Blepharitis
First line in glaucoma in a patient with a history of heart block
Latanoprost
If neovascular ARMD is affected then do
Fluroscein angiography as this can guide intervention with anti VEGFs
What should be done If orbital cellulitis is suspected
CT scan
Why can hyperventillationbe used in an emergency situation to reduce ICP
As it induces hyppcapnia
Those with a positive FH of glaucoma should be screened when
Annually from 40yo
