Opthalmology Flashcards

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What are the causes of secondary cataracts?

A
Smoking
Alcohol 
Trauma 
Diabetes 
Steroids 
Radiation 
Myotonic dystrophy
Hypocalcaemia
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What are the potential complications following cataracts surgery?

A

Posterior capsule opacification
Retinal detachment
Posterior capsule rupture
Endopthalmitis

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How do you differentiate between episcleritis and scleritis?

A

Episcleritis - not painful, blanches with phenylephrine

Scleritis - painful, does not blanch with phenylephrine

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