Ophthal complaints Flashcards
1
Q
Floaters- Eti
A
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Benign vitreous opacities
2
Q
Floaters- Dx
A
- Ophthalmoscopic exam on dilated eye
- Rule out pathology
- Refer for sudden onset or with flashing lights
3
Q
Pruritis- Eti
A
- Most commonly associated with allergic reaction
4
Q
Eyestrain
A
- Most commonly due to refractive errors:
- presbyopia,
- inadequate illumination
- ocular deviation
5
Q
Diplopia
A
- Acquired ocular misalignment
- Central eye disorders or CN palsies
- Myasthenia gravis, injury, neoplasam, thyroid, muscle entrapment
6
Q
Altered acuity/ loss
A
- Blurred vision
- Refraction, cataracts, opacities
- Hemorrahge, rentionpathy
7
Q
Bitemporal hemianopia
A
- Lesion of optic chasm
- Pituitary tumor
8
Q
Homonymous hemianopia
A
- Issue behind optic chasm
- CV disease- stroke
- Brain tumor
9
Q
Epiphora
A
- Tearing
- Inadequate drainage, lacrimal obstruction
- Conjunctivitis
- Reflex tearing from dry eye
