PTSD and Vision

Question 1

What is the definition of PTSD?

Answer 1

Memory linked with an unpleasant emotion that results in psychological and physical signs and symptoms

Question 2

True or False, PTSD and Vision are associated through the Limbic system?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What is the most common symptom associated with PTSD and Vision?

Answer 3

Blurry Vision

Question 4

What is the amount of PTSD military personnel returning for the US armed forces?

Answer 4

300,000

Question 5

What part of the brain is specifically involved in memories of fear for PTSD patients?

Answer 5

Lateral Nucleus of the Amygdala

Question 6

What horomones level changes when feedback inhibition occurs by Cortisol?

Answer 6

ACTH

Question 7

If there is a dysfunction in the Hypothalamus, other than PTSD, what other symptoms can occur?

Answer 7

IBD (Irritable Bowel Disorder) and HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituatary-Adernal Axis)

Question 8

What is the current testing protocol for PTSD?

Answer 8

MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)

Question 9

What is the most effective method for the treatment of PTSD?

Answer 9

CBT (Cognitive Brain Therapy)

Question 10

What pharmacological product has the largest effect on PTSD?

Answer 10

Carbamazepine

Question 11

What drug is still useful for PTSD but has large sideeffects?

Answer 11

Topamax

Question 12

True or False, Patients who have suffered a TBI and PTSD, usually are unconsciousness?

Answer 12

False, Patients are usually conscious.

Question 13

What 4 parts of the eye does PTSD effect?

Answer 13

Tears, Cornea, Retina and Ciliary Muscles

Question 14

What type of ocular issues are created due to PTSD?

Answer 14

Diplopia, Accomodative dysfunction, Conjunctivitis and Mydriasis