opthalmology Flashcards
1
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anterior uveitis (iritis)
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painful
red eye
small pupils
photophobia
lacrimation
ciliary flush (risng of red spreading outwards)
hypopyon (pus on anterior chamber)
rx - refer urgent, steroid and cycloplegic eye drops
2
Q
dendritic ulcer
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herpes simplex keratits
3
Q
chronic open angle glaucoma
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1st line latanoprost (inc urovesical outflow)
2nd line timolol (reduce production) avoid in asthma/HB
4
Q
cataract surgery
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common complication is posterior capsular thickening - gradual visual blurring/loss painless weeks post op
5
Q
anterior uveitis
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photophobia
iritis - redness of cilliary body and sclera
painful + irregular and fixed pupil
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