Ophthalmology Flashcards
Options for debriding a corneal ulcer (5)
Cotton bud
Needle
Back of scalpel
Scissors
Burr
What should NEVER be used to treat a corneal ulcer
Steroids
Why should steroids never be used when treating a corneal ulcer? (2 reasons)
Predispose to infection
Slow corneal healing
Treatment of a corneal ulcer
Debride
Antimicrobials
Flunixin
Atropine?
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Corneal ulcer
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Scarring
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Mineralisation
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Oedema
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Corneal ulcer and oedema
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Corneal abscess/tumour
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Severe ulcer and scarring
What corneal pathology is shown in the picture?
Abscess
Which uncommon nerve block is this?
Lacrimal
Which uncommon nerve block is this?
Infratrochlear
Which uncommon nerve block is this?
Zygomatic
What does the Seidle test diagnose?
Perforation (emergency)
What anterior segment pathology is this?
Iris cyst