Opthalmoscopy

Question 1

Blepharitis

Answer 1

Blepharitis causes red, swollen and itchy eyelids.

Question 2

What is the main cause of blepharitis?

Answer 2

Staphylococcus bacteria

> can also be caused by rosacea

Question 3

Stye

Answer 3

Small yellowish spot most commonly caused by the blockage of an oil gland at the base of an eyelash.
> painful / tender to touch

Question 4

Conjunctivitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by viral of bacterial infection - highly contagious.
> Eye drops and good hygeine.

Question 5

Pinguecula

Answer 5

Non cancerous growth on the surface of the eye.

Question 6

Pterygium

Answer 6

Non-cancerous wing shaped growth of tissue across the cornea. Can cause discomfort.
> treated with eye drops / surgery.

Question 7

Diffuse iris nervus

Answer 7

Benign pigmented growth on the eye.

Question 8

Abnormal red reflex in a opthalmoscopy exam is commonly due to what?

Answer 8

Cataract

Question 9

Papilledema

Answer 9

Bilateral swelling of the optic disc due to increased ICP.

Question 10

Exudates

Answer 10

aka Cotton wool spots - are swollen nerve axons.

Question 11

Exudates would be seen in what patients?

Answer 11

Hypertensive or diabetic patients.

Question 12

What are the two types of macula degeneration?

Answer 12

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