Ophthalmology Flashcards
Glaucoma : RF
Genetics Black skin Myopia HTN DM Steroids
Primary open angle glaucoma: features
Peripherial visual loss
Decreased acuity
Optic disc cupping
POAG: Fundoscopy
Optic disc cupping
Optic disc pallor
Bayonetting of vessels
Latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogue
Prostaglandin analogue: MoA
Increases uveoscleral outflow
Timolol, betaxolol
Beta blockers
Beta blockers: MoA
reduces aqueous production
Brimonidine
Alpha 2 agonist
Alpha 2 agonists: MoA
Reduce aqueous production and increases outflow
Dorzolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: MoA
reduced aqueous production
Policarpine
Muscarinic receptor agonist
Muscarinic receptor agonist: MoA
Increases uveoscleral outflow
Causes sudden painless visual loss
Ischaemia / vascular
Vitreous haemorrhage
Retinal detachment
Retinal migraine
curtain coming down
Amaurosis fugax