Opthalmology Flashcards
What is Dischiasis?
Double row of eyelashes at the margin of the eye
What is Cherry Eye?
Prolapse of the nictitans gland
What is Keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Dry eye
What is uveitis?
Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body or choroid.
Also called red eye
What is glaucoma?
Disease of the optic nerve
What causes glaucoma?
Increased intraocular pressure
What are cataracts?
Opacification of the lens of the eye
What does CEA stand for?
Collie eye anomaly
What does PRA stand for?
Progressive retinal atrophy
What does Strabismus mean?
Deviation in the position of the eye
What drugs can help with eye examination?
Fluorescein- stains eye
Amethocaine- local anaesthetic
What drugs would you use to treat glaucoma?
Miotics
What sort of drugs would you use to treat uveitis?
Mydriatics
When are corticosteroids contraindicated?
Corneal Ulcers