Sight loss Flashcards
1
Q
Acronym for causes of sudden sight loss
A
ABCD AMRD - wet Bleed/blocked blood vessel Closed angle glaucoma Detachment of retina
2
Q
Acronym for causes of gradual sight loss
A
ABCDG AMRD - dry Blur - refractive error Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy Glaucoma - open angled
3
Q
What condition would present with a central scotoma?
What is a central scotoma?
A
Optic neuritis
Central visual loss
4
Q
Why would a patient get haloes in their vision?
A
Due to an increase/more opaque fluid in the eye e.g. cataracts or glucoma
5
Q
What is the most common cause of optic neuritis?
A
MS
6
Q
Patient presents with painful eye movements, central scotoma and relative afferent pupillary defect?
A
Optic neuritis
7
Q
Floaters and flashers with visual loss?
A
Retinal detachment
8
Q
How is optic neuritis managed?
A
IV steroids
