Paediatrics

Question 1

other than cloudy lens, describe the common symptoms of cataracts

Answer 1

• lack of red light reflex

- loss of visual acuity

Question 2

blurry vision + halo around lights during night time is resolved with

Answer 2

artificial lens

Question 3

one eye facing forward and another in another direction that is normal to be seen in kids

Answer 3

strabismus/squint

Question 4

causes of strabismus (3)

Answer 4

• muscle dysfunctions
• far sightedness
• brain tumours

Question 5

lazy eye caused by lack of light entering back of eye during development

Answer 5

amblyopia