OPHTHALMOLOGY Flashcards
3 general factors of good vision ?
Painless visual loss:
- the cause
- Mention 3 examples of them
-Cause: usually secondary to “vascular events
1) Vitreous Haemorrhage
2) Central retinal artery or vein occlusions
3) Arteritic or nonarteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy
What is Vitreous Haemorrhage?
Any blood in the vitreous cavity is known as vitreous hemorrhage (VH). By definition, it is the presence of extravasated blood within a space lined by posterior lens capsule anteriorly, internal limiting membrane (ILM) posteriorly, and non-pigmented epithelium of ciliary body laterally
Painful visual loss:
- the cause
- Mention 4 examples of them
Cause: usually secondary to “inflammatory events”
1) Uveitis
2) Acute angle closure glaucoma
3) Keratitis
4) Optic Neuritis
What is Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the pigmented layer of the eye between the inner retina and the outer fibrous layer composed of the sclera and cornea.
What is Keratitis?
Keratitis, also known as a corneal ulcer, is an inflammation or irritation of the cornea.
3 common causes of Sudden visual loss?
3 common causes of Chronic visual loss?
-Cataracts
-Uveitis
-Keratitis
What is Blepharitis?
Mention 4 sympoms and 5 signs
Management of Blepharitis? (5 points)
Pathogenesis of the Chemical Injury associated with acids?
Acids ppt tissue proteins, creating a barrier to further ocular penetration.
Pathogenesis of the Chemical Injury associated with alkaline agents?
Alkaline agents rapidly penetrate the cornea, reacting with the cellular lipids forming soaps.
Historical questions for eye Chemical Injury?
-Chemical to which the patient was exposed: alkali>acid
-Duration of the exposure
-Eye protection?
Examination for eye Chemical Injury? 4 points
Management of Subconjunctival Haemorrhage?
Management of Viral Conjunctivitis? (5 points)
Management of Allergic Conjunctivitis? (3 points)
5 major charecteristics of Bacterial Conjunctivitis?
Management of Bacterial Conjunctivitis? (3 points)
Organisms associated with Microbial Keratitis? 4 points
Predisposing factors for Microbial Keratitis? 5 points
Mention 5 signs and symptoms for Microbial Keratitis
5 charecteristics of Herpes Simplex Keratitis on examination?