Ophthalmology I AI Generated cards

Question 1

What is hyperopia?

Answer 1

Farsightedness; can’t see closely

Hyperopia is a common refractive error affecting vision.

Question 2

What is myopia?

Answer 2

Nearsightedness; can’t see distance

Myopia is another common refractive error.

Question 3

What is presbyopia?

Answer 3

Gradual, age-related farsightedness

It typically requires reading glasses.

Question 4

What is diplopia?

Answer 4

Double vision

Often caused by a lesion of the brainstem or cerebellum.

Question 5

What are the causes of painless red eye?

Answer 5

• Subconjunctival hemorrhage
• Viral conjunctivitis

Painless red eye conditions are often less urgent.

Question 6

What are the causes of painful red eye?

Answer 6

• Acute angle closure glaucoma
• Keratitis
• Foreign body
• Uveitis

Painful red eye conditions require immediate attention.

Question 7

What are the causes of sudden, unilateral, and painless vision loss?

Answer 7

• Vitreous hemorrhage
• Macular degeneration
• Retinal detachment
• Retinal vascular occlusion
• Central retinal artery occlusion

These causes are usually vascular in nature.

Question 8

What are the causes of sudden, unilateral, and painful vision loss?

Answer 8

• Acute angle closure glaucoma
• Corneal ulcer
• Uveitis
• Traumatic hyphema
• Optic neuritis

Often attributed to cornea and anterior chamber issues.

Question 9

What is a common cause of gradual (chronic) vision loss?

Answer 9

• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration

Gradual vision loss can significantly affect quality of life.

Question 10

What is central vision loss indicative of?

Answer 10

Cataracts or macular degeneration

Central vision loss can severely impact daily activities.

Question 11

What is peripheral vision loss indicative of?

Answer 11

Chronic open angle glaucoma

Peripheral vision loss often goes unnoticed until significant damage occurs.