Opthalmology Flashcards
What is cataract
any opacity in the lens
cataract risk factors
age
db
smoking
alcohol
Presentation of cataract
blurred vision
unilateral - unnoticed but depth perception affected
bilateral - gradual painless loss of vision ±glare with bright lights, ±monocular diplopia, haloes, faded colours
cataracts management
mydriatic drops
sunglasses
surgery - phacoemulsification
day case with local anaesthetic
- incision -> phacoemulsion-> artifical lens
Types of uveitis
anterior - iritis
posterior - choroiditis
intermediate - vitrous
What is subconjunctival haemorrage, who is it common in?
harmless pool of blood behind conjunctiva from small bleed
common in elderly women
ask about anti-coags
Presentation of conjunctivitis
itchy, burning, watering eyes
sticky discharge causes eyes to stick
conjunctiva red and inflamed
conjunctivitis management
symptomatic - artificial tears and antihistamines (emedastine)
topical abx used in bacterial to reduce length and transmission risk
Abx if ?sexual, contact lens, immunocomp
(chloramphenicol or fusidic acid)
Investigations for red eye
Gonioscopy - evalutaed internal drainage system ?glaucoma
Slit lamp - see leucocytes in anterior chamber if iritis
?culture if suspected sexual cause or recurrent unresponsive conjunctivitis
Iritis presentation
pain, blurred vision, photophobia, non sticky discharge, red eye
iritis management
refer
prednisolone drops to reduce inflam
cyclopentolate - keeps pupils dilated to prevent adhesions between lens and iris and also to relieve spasms of ciliary body
Acute closed angle glaucoma presentation
onset hours/days
- blurred vision, haloes
- painful red eye
- generally unwell
- N&V
- headache
Management of acute closed angle glaucoma
B Blockers triad (supress aqueous production)
-timolol, pilocarpine, IV acetazolamide
Monitor IOP
peripheral iridectomy once IOP under control - removal of piece of iris
Episcleritis Presentation
Inflammatory nodule
Blue sclera below cone shaped wedge of engored vessels
dull acbe in eyes, tender
Episcleritis managemtn
Symptomatic relief - artificial tears and topical/systemic NSAIDs
Scleritis presentation
constant severe dull ache that bores into eye
painful ocular movements
?headache and photophobia
scleritis management
referral
anterior: NSAIDs ± oral pred
posterior: more aggressive
Ketatitis causes
bacterial: pseduomonas aeruginsoa, staph
fungal: aspergillus, candida
viral: HSV
Keratitis presentation
PAIN, photophobia, decreased visual acuity
discharge
Keratitis management
treat causative organism
How would a patient with open angle glaucoma present?
asymptomatic until visual fields badly impaired
loss of vision peripherally -> tunnel vision
Why is there a need for screening high risk groups for open angle glaucoma?
doesnt present until visual fields are badly impaired
What are high risk groups for open angle glaucoma
+ve FH
Diabetic
thyroid eye disease