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Ophthalmology Flashcards

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What is the medication acetazolamide used for?

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Glaucoma- reduction of intra-ocular pressure by IV injection

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What is a hyphaema?

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A collection of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye between cornea and iris. Probable painful.

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What is a hypopyon?

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Inflammatory cells (exudate) in the anterior chamber of the eye.
Sclera + conjunctiva tend to be red too.
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What is proptosis/ exophthalmos?

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Protrusion of the eye anteriorly out of its orbit

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