Paediatrics

Question 1

In px with cataracts, what is there a lack of which is a sign of cataracts (2)

Answer 1

Lack of red light reflex

Loss of Visual Acuity

Question 2

What happens to lights at night time for px with cataracts

Answer 2

Halo lights at night time

Question 3

What are the causes of acquired cataracts (7)

Answer 3

DAMAGED

D iabetes
A ging
M yotonic dystrophy
A nterior Uveitis
G laucoma
E lectricity
D rugs (amiodarone)

Question 4

What is the treatment for cataracts

Answer 4

Artificial Lens

Question 5

Crossed eyes in kids that have normal vision is called what

Answer 5

Strabismus / Squint

==> One eye facing forwards the other to the side

Question 6

What can a squint / strabismus lead to

Answer 6

Amblyopia => Lazy eye

Question 7

What is Amblyopia caused by

Answer 7

Lack of light entering back of eye during development

Question 8

Strabismus is caused by

Answer 8

Muscle dysfunctions of the eye => Downs / Cerebral Palsy

Question 9

Amblyopia can be solved through dealing with …

Answer 9

Corrected with solving the near / long sightedness // cataracts etc.