Ophthalmology

Question 1

most common causative organism of conjunctivitis

Answer 1

adenovirus

Question 2

causative organisms of bacterial conjunctivitis in neonates

Answer 2

staph aureus
neisseria gonnorhoeae
chlamydia trachomatis

Question 3

causative organisms of bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 3

staph aureus
strep pneumoniae
haemophilus influenzae (especially in children)

Question 4

chlamydial conjunctivitis management

Answer 4

• topical oxytetracycline
• adults may need oral azithromycin for genital chlamydia infection

Question 5

does chlamydial conjunctivitis need contact tracing

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

does scleritis cause photophobia

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

scleritis management

Answer 7

• refer
• oral NSAIDs
• oral steroids + steroid sparing agents

Question 8

what do mydriatics do

Answer 8

dilate the pupil

Question 9

what do miotics do

Answer 9

constrict the pupil

Question 10

does atropine dilate or constrict pupil

Answer 10

dilate

Question 11

does tropicamide dilate or constrict pupil

Answer 11

dilate

Question 12

does cyclopentolate dilate or constrict pupil

Answer 12

dilate

Question 13

how do mydriatics cause pupil dilation

Answer 13

by blocking parasympathetic supply to iris

Question 14

miotic example

Answer 14

pilocarpine