Opthalmology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of secondary cataracts?
A
Smoking Alcohol Trauma Diabetes Steroids Radiation Myotonic dystrophy Hypocalcaemia
2
Q
What are the potential complications following cataracts surgery?
A
Posterior capsule opacification
Retinal detachment
Posterior capsule rupture
Endopthalmitis
3
Q
How do you differentiate between episcleritis and scleritis?
A
Episcleritis - not painful, blanches with phenylephrine
Scleritis - painful, does not blanch with phenylephrine