Opthalmology

Question 1

What three conditions can affect the soft tissue structure system surrounding the eye?

Answer 1

Peri orbital cellulitis / pre septal cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis/ post septal cellulitis

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

Question 2

What three conditions can affect the EYeLaSH system?

B+ 2 lumps

Answer 2

Blepharitis- chronic inflam of lid margin. Seb derm + rosacea
Chalazion/ meibomian cyst- non sore non infective.
Stye/ external hordeolum - sore.

Question 3

Two acronyms associated with visual loss?

Answer 3

Acute loss: RICH

Chronic loss: CHOAD

Question 4

Causes of acute loss of vision

Answer 4

Retinal detachment
Ischemic optic neuritis
Central/branch retinal vein/artery occlusion
Haemorrhage in vitreal chamber

Question 5

Causes of gradual vision loss

Answer 5

Cataracts 
Hypertensive retinopathy 
Open angle glaucoma 
Acute macular degeneration 
Diabetic retinopathy

Question 6

Causes of a red eye

Answer 6

Foreign body
Uveitis
Corneal abrasion 
Keratitis 
Orbital cellulitis + peri orbital 
Sub conjunctival haemorrhage
Closed angle glaucoma 
Episcleritis
Scleritis 
Conjunctivitis