Ophthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
Painless acute persistent loss of vision
A
CRAO / CRVO Retinal detachment Vitreous haemorrhage Optic neuritis Internal carotid artery occulsion
2
Q
Painful acute loss of vision
A
Acute glaucoma
Uveitis
Endophalmitis
3
Q
Transient visual loss
A
Amaurosis fugax (mins) - embolic or thrombotic
Impending CRVO
Glaucoma
4
Q
Causes of RAPD
A
Optic neuritis
Direct optic nerve damage (trauma, radiation, tumour)
Ischemia
5
Q
Presentation of AACG
A
headaches nausea and vomiting haloes severe pain reduced visual acuity
6
Q
Examination findings AACG
A
fixed (mid) dilated pupil hazy cornea red eye iris bombe raised intraocular pressures
7
Q
Management of AACG
A
IV acetazolamide
pilocarpine
lie pt flat
definitive: peripheral iridotomy
