Retina problems Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs of retinal detachment?
A
Floaters
Flashes
Field loss
Fall in acuity
Painless
2
Q
What are ddx of retinal detachment?
A
Migraines
Retinal artery occlusion
Posterior vitreous detachment
Vitreous haemorrhage
3
Q
How is retinal detachment managed?
A
Rest - lie down if the detachment is superior
Photocoagulation therapy
Vitrectomy, gas tamponade
4
Q
What is retinitis pigmentosa?
A
Inherited - affects males
Night blindness followed by peripheral -> central daytime vision loss
Problems with rods
5
Q
What are some causes of floaters?
A
RBC trauma/retinal detachment Vitreous haemorrhage Tumour Endophthalmitis
6
Q
What are some causes of flashing lights?
A
Migraine
