Ophthalmologist Flashcards
1
Q
Cherry spot vs flame haemorrhage
A
Cherry spot = central. retinal artery occlusion
Flame haemorrhages = central retinal vein occlusion
2
Q
Causes of painless red eye
A
Conjunctivitis
Episcleritis
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
3
Q
Causes of painful red eye?
A
Glaucoma Scleritis Anterior uveitis Corneal abrasion Trauma Keratitis
4
Q
Management of conjunctivitis?
A
May be self limiting
Chloramphenicol or fusidic acid also options
5
Q
Baby < 1 month with conjunctivitis needs urgent review. True or false?
A
True could ne gonococcal conjunctivitis
6
Q
Sudden vision loss - think VARICOSE
A
Vascular occlusion/haemorrhage ARMD (wet) Retinal attachment Ischaemic optic neuropathy Closed angle glaucoma Optic neuritis Stroke Emergency referral
7
Q
Causes of gradual vision loss - think CARDIGAN
A
Cataract ARMD (dry) Refractive error Diabetic Inherited Glaucoma Assess Non urgernt