Ophthalmology review

Question 1

What does Keratitis mean?
A). Inflammation of the conjunctiva
B). Rolling outward of the eyelid
C). Inflammation of the cornea
D). Inflammation of the skin

Answer 1

C). Inflammation of the cornea

Question 2

What disease does teh Schirmer Tear Test (STT) test for?
A). Glaucoma
B). Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
C).  Uveitis
D). Nothign

Answer 2

B). Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Question 3

What is another name for Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca?

Answer 3

KCS or Dry eye

Question 4

What is normal tear production?
A). 15-20 mm/min
B). less than 5 mm/min
C). less than 10 mm/min
D). 10-15 mm/min

Answer 4

A). 15-20 mm/min

Question 5

What is the first choice for treatment of KCS?
A). Tacrolimus
B). GenTeal 6-8 weeks
C). Surgery
D). Cyclosporine (Optimmune) 2-3 times a day for life

Answer 5

D). Cyclosporine (Optimmune) 2-3 times a day for life

Question 6

What color will the Fluorescein Dye turn when positive for corneal ulcers and abraisions?
A). Green
B). Orange
C). Yellow
D). White

Answer 6

A). Green

Question 7

What is the treatment for Corneal Ulcers?
A). Topical triple antibiotic ointment
B). Steroids
C). Nothing
D). Surgery

Answer 7

A). Topical Triple Antibiotic ointment

• Neomycin, Polymyxin, bacitracin

Question 8

If an owner calls and says that the eye looks like Gelatin, is this considered an emergency?

Answer 8

YES

Question 9

What is the main cause of Feline Conjunctivitis?
A). Feline herpes
B). Chlamydia psittaci
C). Mycoplasmas
D). All of the above

Answer 9

D). All of the above

* Feline herpes, Chlamydia psittaci, mycoplasmas,

Question 10

What is the topical anesthetic used when checking intraocular pressure?

Answer 10

Proparacaine

Question 11

What breeds are more prone to getting primary Glaucoma?
A). Cocker spaniels
B). Chow chow
C). Basset hounds
D). All of the above

Answer 11

D). All of the above

* Cocker spaniels, chow chows, and basset hounds

Question 12

What is glaucoma?

Answer 12

Increased ocular pressure

Question 13

What are some signs of glaucoma?
A). Pain
B). red eye
C). White cornea
D). Blindness
E). All of the above

Answer 13

E). All of the above

• Pain, red eye, White cornea ( corneal edema), Dilated pupil, blindness

Question 14

What is the definition of Epiphora?

Answer 14

Abnormal overflow of tears

Question 15

What is proptosis?

Answer 15

Popping of the eye

Question 16

What is the treatment of Proptosis?
A). put the eye back into the socket
B). Antibiotics
C). Steroids
D). ALl of the above

Answer 16

D). All of the above

Question 17

Is Nuclear sclerosis normal in aging animals?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

What is Tapetum?

Answer 18

Color Variaton

Question 19

What does the term Anisocoria mean?

Answer 19

Uneven pupil size.. Trauma