Unit 7 and 8 Review Flashcards
What can be a treatment strategy used for meibomian gland dysfunction?
Hot Compresses
Does the term Chalazion describe an active infection within a meibomian gland?
No
What are instruments that are used to manage dry eye diseases?
BlephEx
iLux
MGD, Blepharitis, Autoimmune Disorders and Ectropian are all associated with dry eye diseases?
Yes
Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis associated with seasonal allergy such as pollen or grasses?
No
What is a benign pigmented lesion?
Conjunctival Nevus
What refers to the inflammation of the cornea?
Results of a bacterial, viral or fungal infection
Microbial Keratitis
T / F
Poor vision associated with Keratoconus may be managed with specialty contact lenses or a corneal transplant
True
What is a benign peripheral corneal degeneration that may be associated with elevated cholesterol levels?
Arcus Senilis
Do many different types of corneal dystrophies that affect different layers of the cornea and have varying effects on vision?
Yes
Is a Recurrent Corneal Erosion painful?
Yes
What is the inflammatory enlargement of the lacrimal gland called?
Dacryoadenitis
What is a sign of nasolacrimal duct obstruction in babies?
Teary eye with some discharge
What are sticky deposits on the corneal endothelium that occur do to inflammation associated with the iris?
Keratic Precipitates
T / F
It is important to monitor a choroidal nevus because it may turn malignant?
T
T / F
If a uveal melanoma does not respond to radiation therapy, enucleation may be required.
T
What is diagnosed with a patient has elevated intraocular pressure but does not have any visual field defects or damage to the optic nerve?
Ocular Hypertension
What type of glaucoma is when the iris closes off the angle and aqueous fluid cannot drain through the trabecular meshwork?
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
What is the term for when the lower eyelid bulges forward with downward movement?
Munson Sign
What is Munson Sign associated with?
Keratoconus
What is characterized by Macular Atrophy and Drusen?
Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration
What is useful for monitoring changes in vision associated with age related macular degeneration?
Amsler Grid
What does retinal detachment may begin with?
Tear or Break in retina
What is a metallic foreign body may be removed with?
Needle or Spud
What is more severe?
Alkali or Acid burns?
Alkali
What may be used to remove a rust ring in the cornea that was caused by a metallic foreign body?
Alger Brush