Optic Flashcards
1
Q
What are the ways to test the optic nerve?
A
Visual acuity, blind spot, visual disturbances, fundoscopy, pupillary light response reflexes and accommodation reflex & sensory inattention
2
Q
Key points for visual acuity
A
Read the smallest line first
Use weakest eye first
One eye at a time
3
Q
Blind spot test
A
Cover leg and only show pin head, cover the same eye as the patient abs move slowly horizontally
4
Q
What are they types of visual defects?
A
Absolute central scotoma
Relative central scotoma
Centrocaecal scotoma
Bitemporal hemaniopia
Homonymous hemaniopia
5
Q
Fundoscopy looks at
A
The retina: looking for glaucoma, hypertensive or diabetic neuropathy
