Perfect Score Flashcards

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specializes in the
medical and surgical treatment of eye disease

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OPHTHALMOLOGIST

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ophthalmologist with advanced training in
plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eye

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Ocuplastic Specialist

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specialist who earns a Doctor of Optometry
(OD) after undergraduate and graduate
education; test vision, examine eyes, prescribe
corrective lenses and contact lenses

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OPTOMESTRIST

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4
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makes eyeglass or contact
lenses based on prescriptions

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Optician

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5
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Assistants who are certified by the Joint
Commission on Allied Health Personnel in
Ophthalmology to assist in selected eye tests
and procedures.

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Ophthalmic technician

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6
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When to have eye examination?

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Through screening at the age of 40
Adults with family Hx

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7
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Immediate Attention

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Bulging of the eye; dark spots in the center of
field vision; difficulty focusing; loss of
peripheral vision; sudden vision loss.

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8
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tool composed of letter sized
progressively smaller from top to
bottom that is used to test distance
vision.

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Snellen chart

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9
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Normal vision

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20/20

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10
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Legal Blindness

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20/200

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11
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drooping of the eyelid

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Ptosis

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12
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condition where the eye is
exposed because the eyelids are unable to
fully cover the eye.

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Lid retraction

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13
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oscillating movement of the
eyeball.

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Nystagmus

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14
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Asymmetrical movements –
extraocular muscle weakness or
cranial nerve dysfunction.

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6 cardinal direction of gaze

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15
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2 extraocular muscle function test

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Corneal light reflex test
Uneven light reflex test

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16
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assesses
the alignment of the eyes

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Corneal light reflex test

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17
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deviated
alignment of the eyes (muscle
weakness or paralysis)

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Uneven light reflex test

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18
Q

assesses extraocular
muscle function.

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Cover uncover test

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19
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Direct visualization of the eye that
allows sequential viewing of the
cornea, lens, and retina, respectively

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Direct ophthalmoscopy

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20
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headband with
light in addition to small handheld lens.

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Indirect ophthalmoscopy

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21
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microscope with a
bright light.

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Slit lamp examination

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22
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measures intraocular pressure

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Tonometry

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23
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reflections of sound
waves form a picture of eye structure.

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Ultrasonography

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24
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May lead to Amblyopia

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Stabismus (Eye Deviation)

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25
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Common test to detect the disorder (Stabismus (Eye Deviation))

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Corneal light reflex
Cover test

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26
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“nearsightedness”

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Myopia

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27
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Hyperopia

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“Farsightedness”

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28
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What lenses are for the Nearsighted

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Concave

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29
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What lenses are for the farsighted,

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Convex

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30
Q

s people age the crystalline lens loses its
elasticity & is less able to alter its shape to
focus the eye for close work.

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Presbyopia

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31
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Occurs when the curve of the cornea is
uneven.

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Astigmatism

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32
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Developmental and degenerative opacity of
the crystalline lens.

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Cataract

33
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Assessment for cataract

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Seeing halo around lights, pain, blurriness,myopic shift, color shift,brunescens

34
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earliest symptom of cataract

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Seeing halo around lights

35
Q

more on the blue end of the
spectrum

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Color shift

36
Q

return of ability to do close work
without glasses

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Myopic shift

37
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color values that shift to yellow-
brown; white grey spot behind pupil

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Brunescens

38
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Surgical Management of cataract

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Surgery:
Intrascapular catarac
Extracapsular cataract extraction
Phacoemulsification

39
Q

removing the lens
including the lens capsule

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Intra scapular cataract

40
Q

removing the lens and the anterior portion of
the lens, capsule, leaving the posterior
capsule intact.

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Extra scapular cataract extraction

41
Q

a method of
extracapsular surgery which uses an
ultrasonic device that liquefies the nucleus and
the cortex, which are then suctioned out.

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Phacoemulsification

42
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Nursing management
Pre op for cataract

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Withhold anticoagulants 5-7 days
Administer dilating drops 1hr prior to surgery
Prophylactic antibiotic
Eye lashes should be trimmed at night
Preop check list

43
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Post-Operative for cataract

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Wear protective eyepatch 24 hours post-op
• Wear eyes shield at night; eye glasses in the
morning for 1-4 weeks post-op
• Flat, low Fowler’s or on un operative side for
3-4 weeks; avoid sleeping on operative side.
• Avoid activities that will increase IOP

44
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Can cataracts reappear after surgery?

A

No

45
Q

“silent thief of sight”

A

Glaucoma

46
Q

Acute

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Closed angle (medical emergency)

47
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Chronic

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Open angle ( more common)

48
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IOP measurement; findings:

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Tonometry > 22mmhg

49
Q

Optic nerve assessment;
cupping of the optic disc

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Ophthalmoscopy

50
Q

anterior chamber angle
assessment; determines angle, differentiates
open & closed angle glaucoma

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Gonioscopy

51
Q

visual field assessment/ test for
peripheral vision; tunnel vision

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Perimetry

52
Q

Medical Management (glaucoma)

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Miotics
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Anticholinesterase
Beta-blockers

53
Q

Lifelong; Pharmacologic therapy:

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IOP control

54
Q

Constricts pupils & increases outflow

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Miotics

55
Q

acetazolamide/ Diamox
o Reduces the production of aqueous
humor

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

56
Q

Suppress secretion of aqueous humor
o One eye is treated first

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Beta-blockers

57
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Surgical Treatment for glaucoma

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Trabeculotomy
Trabeculectomy
Drainage implants/shunts
Trabectome surgery

58
Q

Filtering procedure; loosely
suturing of scleral flap through which fluid
escapes resulting to absorption of aqueous.

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Trabeculotomy

59
Q

removal of part of the
trabecular meshwork, allowing it to heal
impartially, which would then serve as
drainage.

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Trabeculectomy

60
Q

similar concept
as filtering procedure, but drainage is at the
episcleral plate in the conjunctiva.

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Drainage implants/shunts

61
Q

minimally invasive;
(1.7mm incision) is made in the periphery of
your cornea.

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Trabectome surgery

62
Q

How much of an incision is given to a trabectome surgery

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1.7mm

63
Q

An injury to cornea which goes not deeper
than epithelium

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Corneal abrasion

64
Q

Hemorrhage into the orbit from trauma

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Black eye

65
Q

Management of black eye

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Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate

66
Q

Management for corneal abrasion

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Tetracaine sol
Stain with fluorescein
Pain

67
Q

n cause drying of the cornea with resulting
chronic conjunctivitis and corneal ulceration.

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Burns of the eye

68
Q

with face or body burns

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Thermal burns

69
Q

Excessive sunlight or other strong light

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Actinic trauma

70
Q

Either acid or alkali in nature. Both cause
intense pain and inflammation.

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Chemical burns

71
Q

Alkali eye burn are more severe than acid burn?

A

True

72
Q

temporary vision condition caused by
prolonged use of electronic devices.

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Digital eye strain

73
Q

Symptoms of digital strain eyes

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Burning, itchy or tired eyes after using
electronic devices
• Headaches
• Fatigue

74
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Digital eye strain symptoms may be caused by:

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Poor lighting
• Glare on the computer screen
• Improper viewing distances

75
Q

Digital eye strain can be diagnosed through

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comprehensive eye exam.

76
Q

20-20-20 rule

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Every 20 minutes
• Take a 20 second break
• And look at something 20 feet away

77
Q

Preventing eye and vision problems

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Check the height and position of the device
• Check for glare on the screen
• Reduce the amount of lighting in the room to
match the computer screen
• Keep blinking
• Visit your optometrist

78
Q

Children need to have an eye exam by an optometrist:

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Between 6-12 months of age
• Before age 3, and
• Every year thereafter and throughout
adulthood

79
Q

Adults: see the optometrist yearly, unless directed to
visit the doctor more frequently.

A

True