Ophthalmology

Question 1

It occurs when the force that holds the retinal attachment fails resulting in accumulation of fluid in subretinal spaces.

Answer 1

Retinal Detachment

Question 2

What are the F4 of Retinal Detachment?

Answer 2

Floaters
Flashes
Fall in acuity
Field loss

Question 3

Ophthalmoscopy finding in retinal detachment

Answer 3

Grey, opaque, wrinkled retina that balloons forward

Question 4

Treatment options for retinal detachment

Answer 4

1. Lean patient’s head back - promotes the chance that the retina will fall back into place
2. mechanical reattachment
3. Scleral buckling

Question 5

Medical treatment for AACG

Answer 5

Beta blocker - Timolol (cautioned in asthma)
Pilocarpine 1-2%
Steroids - prednisolone 15 q15mins x 1 hour
Acetazolamide IV

Question 6

Medical condition associated with optic neuritis

Answer 6

Multiple sclerosis

Question 7

Medical condition asssociated with scleritis, KJS, episcleritis and steroid-induced cataract

Answer 7

Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 8

Medical condition associated with anterior uveitis

Answer 8

Ankylosing spondylitis
IBD
Reactive arthritis