Ophthalmology Flashcards

1
Q

Recall 2 risk factors for cataracts

A

Diabetes

Steroid use

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2
Q

What may cause worsening of vision in cataracts?

A

Bright light

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3
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What element of eyesight might cataracts actually improve?

A

Converging power

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4
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Recall 2 signs of cataracts

A
  1. Loss of red reflex

2. Hazy lens

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5
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What is keratoconjunctivits?

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Inflammation of cornea as well as conjunctiva

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6
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What is blepharoconjunctivitis?

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Inflammation of eyelid as well as conjunctiva

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7
Q

What is conjunctival chemosis?

A

Swelling of conjunctiva

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8
Q

Define glaucoma

A

Optic neuropathy associated with ocular hypertension

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9
Q

What pressures in the eye are indicative of ocular hypertension?

A

> 21mmHg

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10
Q

Differentiate the symptoms of acute POAG and CAG

A

CAG: red eye, vomiting, impaired vision, halos around lights
POAG: usually asymptomatic apart from the reduced visual field

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11
Q

What is the key finding on fundoscopy in glaucoma?

A

Optic disc cupping

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12
Q

What is the first investigation to do in suspected glaucoma?

A

Goldmann Applanation Tonometry

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13
Q

What is perimetry?

A

Visual field testing

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14
Q

Define uveitis

A

Inflammation of iris and ciliary body

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15
Q

What is the most likely infective cause of uveitis?

A

HSV

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16
Q

Recall 3 systemic conditions that may cause uveitis

A

Reactive arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Sarcoidosis

17
Q

What is sympathetic ophthalmia?

A

Complication of uveitis that presents weeks/months after uveitis: inflammation of contralateral eye due to recognition of T cell antigen that is activated in the other eye