Ophthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
Chloramphenicol drops should be avoided in pregnancy, what is an alternative for conjunctivitis?
A
Fusidic acid drops
2
Q
Commonest cause of orbital cellulitis in children? (What type of infection, not organism, causes it)
A
Ethmoidal sinusitis
3
Q
What drops can be used to help confirm Horner’s syndrome?
A
Apraclonidine drops (an alpha-adrenergic agonist)
4
Q
There is no curative medical treatment for dry AMD, but what can be done to slow down progression?
A
Stop smoking
High dose of beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and zinc
