Ophthalmic exam Flashcards

1
Q

What mydriatic can be used in horses?

A

Tropicamide

NEVER atropine for mydriatic- requires 4 weeks indoors (but used for superficial ulcers!)

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2
Q

The palpebral reflex tests which craniial nerve?

A

Trigeminal - sensation

Facial - blinking

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3
Q

How can you access the lower opening of the nasal puncture in horses?

A

Through nostril

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4
Q

Does the auriclepalpebral nerve prevent sensory or motor function?

A

Motor only

If doing something painful do frontal nerve block

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5
Q

What is the Seidel test?

A

Nerve block eye
Apply lots of fluorescein
Green trickle can locate punctae causing squeal leakage

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6
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How long should the tear film break-up time take in horses (fluorescein)?

A

10+ seconds

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7
Q

What is Rose bengal dye used for?

A

Assessing tear quality

Attaches to damaged epithelium - can assess neoplasia, fungal ulcers

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