ophthalmology Flashcards
gradual worsening of central visual field loss
reduced visual acuity
wavy appearance for straight lines
age related macular degeneration
investigations for age related macular degeneration
snellen chart
grid test
fundoscopy - drusen (dry)
management of dry age related macular degeneration
avoid smoking
control BP
vitamins
management of wet age related macular degeneration
anti VEGF - ranibilizumab
decrease in vision
blurred or cloudy vision
glare when driving at night
cataracts
investigation for cataracts
slit lamp
dilated fundus exam
management of cataracts
phacoemulsification
sudden painless loss of vision
relative afferent pupil defect
central retinal artery occlusion
fundoscopy - pale retina with cherry red spot
central retinal artery occlusion
management of central retinal artery occlusion
occular massage
IV acetazolamide
fundoscopy - flame haemorrhages
optic disc oedema
‘stormy sunset’
central retinal vein occlusion
management of central retinal vein occlusion
treat underlying (atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes)
anti vegf
red, gritty sticky eyes
purulent discharge
bilateral
eyes stuck together in the morning
bacterial conjuncitivitis
management of bacterial conjunctivitis
topical chloramphenicol
fundoscopy:
blot haemorrhages
hard exudate
cotton wool spots
neovascularisation
diabetic retinopathy