Visual Field Defects (3) Flashcards
1
Q
Oculocutaneous Albinism:
What is this?
Why do their eyes appear red?
A
➊ Defect of melanin production
➋ Iris has no pigment so eyes appear red due to light reflecting off the retinal blood vessels
2
Q
Retinoblastoma:
What is this?
What does it present as?
A
➊ Retinal tumour
➋ White eye reflex
3
Q
Retinopathy of prematurity:
What is this?
What is it treated with?
A
➊ Retinal damage, detachment and blindness
➋ Treated laser therapy
4
Q
Cataracts:
What can it be caused by?
What does it present as?
A
➊ Congenital infections or metabolic defects
➋ Absent red reflex
5
Q
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis:
What is an important complication of this?
A
Chronic anterior uveitis
