Opthalmology Flashcards
What condition does MS increase the risk of?
Optic neuritis
What other conditions increase risk of Optic neuritis? (3 things)
- DM
- MS (investigate w MRI brain)
- Syphilis
What are the CF of Optic Neuritis? (5 things)
- Unilateral visual acuity reduction (over hours / days)
- Central scotoma
- Poor colour discrimination
- Pain @ eye movement
- RAPD
What is a Scotoma?
Part of vision occluded by dark blodge
What is Central Scotoma assoc w?
Optic neuritis
How do you investigate for Optic Neuritis?
MRI of brain + orbits with contrast
What are the Mx options for Optic Neuritis?
High dose steroids
(4-6 weeks to recover)
What is Anterior Uveitis aka?
Iritis
What is Anterior Uveitis assoc w?
UC / Crohns / Ankylosing spondylitis
What are the CF of Ant Uveitis? (6 things)
- Pain
- Red eye
- Blurred vision
- Constricted oval shaped pupil
- Photophobia (intense)
- Hypopyon (pus in ant chamber, you can see fluid level in eye)
- Lacrimation
What are the Mx options for Ant Uveitis? (3 things)
- Urgent ophthalmology review
- Steroid eye drops
- Atropine (aka mydriatics to dilate pupil)
What are the Mx options for Ant Uveitis? (3 things)
- Urgent ophthalmology review
- Steroid eye drops
- Atropine (aka mydriatics to dilate pupil)
What does dilating pupil w Atropine in Ant Uveitis help reduce? (2 things)
- Pain
- Photophobia
What condition can give you Horners syndrome, but instead of Sweating you get Pain behind the eye?
Carotid artery dissection
(still get miosis and ptosis)
What is the immediate Mx of Acute CA Glaucoma? (3 things)
- Immediately admit
- Eye drops combo (3 things)
- IV acetazolamide
What eye drops combo can you give in Acute CA Glaucoma initial Mx? (3 things)
- Pilocarpine
- Beta blocker (Timolol)
- Alpha agonist (Apraclonidine)
How does Pilocarpine work in Acute CA Glaucoma initial Mx? (3 steps)
- Contracts ciliary muscle
- Opens trabecular meshwork
- Increase flow of aqueous humour
How do Alpha agonists, Beta blockers, and IV acetazolamide work in Acute CA Glaucoma initial Mx?
Decrease aqueous humour prod / secretion
What is the definitive Mx of Acute Glaucoma?
Laser peripheral iridotomy
(hole in peripheral iris –> aq humour flows to angle)
What are the Mx options for Primary Open-Angle glaucoma? (3 things)
- Prostaglandin analogue (PGA) eyedrop (FIRST LINE)
- Beta blockers / Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor / Sympathomimetic eye drops
- Surgery
How do you remember MOA of Glaucoma meds?
- Any Inhibitors / Blockers / Antagonists = INHIBIT aq production
- Any Agonists = INCREASE uveoscleral flow
What is an example of Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor?
Dorzolamide
What are the initial CF of OA glaucoma?
Reduced peripheral vision
What are the side fx of Prostaglandin analogue (PGA) eyedrops used in Primary open-angle glaucoma? (2 things)
- Increased eye lash length
- Iris + Periocular pigmentation
(Prostaglandins make you Pretty n Pigmented)
What is the difference in RF for CA vs OA Glaucoma?
- Hypermetropia (long sightedness) –> CA
- Myopia (short sightedness) –> OA
What are some CF of Retinal detachment that you didn’t know? (3 things)
- Flashes in peripheral field, followed by…
- Sudden painless LOV
- Loss of Red Reflex
What are the RF for Retinal detachment? (5 things)
- DM
- Myopia (short sightedness)
- Age (40+)
- Previous cataract surgery
- Trauma
What are the CF / investigation results of Chronic open-angle glaucoma? (4 things)
- Slow onset peripheral LOV (patient barely even notices it)
- NORMAL intraocular pressure
- NORMAL gonioscopy (drainage test)
- Increased cup-to-disc ratio
What is the most common cause of Flashers and Floaters?
Posterior vitreous detachment
What does Posterior vitreous detachment happen with?
Normal with ageing
(75% ppl over 65)
Is any Tx required for Posterior vitreous detachment?
No
If you don’t correct a childhood squint (aka exotropia), what can the child develop?
Amblyopia (aka lazy eye)
How can you prevent Exotropia (aka squint) from developing into Amblyopia (aka lazy eye)?
Eye patches