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Pterygium and Pinguecula Flashcards

1
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What do you think with triangle?

A

pterygium

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2
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How does pterygium form?

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medially and extends laterally

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3
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What is pterygium related to?

A

UV exposure and changes in RNA and DNA

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4
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What can pterygium involve?

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cornea, impair vision, restrict eye movement

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5
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What is the treatment for pterygium?

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artificial tears or surgical excision

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6
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What is pinguecula related to?

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UV light exposure

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7
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What is white to yellow thickened area of conjunctiva?

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pinguecula

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How does pinguecula appear?

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fatty and adjoins limbus, bilaterally

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What is the treatment of pinguecula?

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topical steroids or opthalmic NSAIDs

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