Opthalmology Flashcards
What are the two parts to the conjunctiva?
Tarsal
Bulbar
What controls the ciliary muscles?
Parasymps
What controls the dilator pupillae?
Sympathetic control
What does contraction of the ciliary muscles do?
Thickens lens
What controls sphincter pupillae?
Parasympathetic control
What are the three parts to the accommodation reflex?
Convergence
Thickening of lens
Pupil constriction
Which artery does the ophthalmic branch from?
Internal carotid
How does anterior blepharitis present?
Gritty eyes
Bilateral
“Dandruff” in lashes
What causes anterior blepharitis?
Bacterial infection
What causes posterior blepharitis?
Meibomian gland dysfunction
How is blepharitis treated?
Lid hygiene
Warm compress
Artificial tears
How does bacterial conjunctivitis present?
Thick, sticky discharge
Red eye
Unilateral
How does viral conjunctivitis present?
Watery discharge
Recent URTI
Follicles on lids
How does chlamydial conjunctivitis present?
On going red eye
Rice grain follicles
How is bacterial conjunctivitis treated?
Self-limiting