Visual loss and blindness Flashcards

1
Q

What is the major blood supply to the eye

A

Ophthalmic artery

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2
Q

What does the CRA supply

A

Inner 2/3 retina

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3
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What does the PCA supply

A

Outer 1/3 retina

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4
Q

What are causes of central retinal artery occlusion

A

Carotid artery disease
Emboli from heart
GCA

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5
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what are two variants of retinal artery occludioj

A

Branch retinal artery occlusion

Amaurosis fugax

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6
Q

What are symptoms of transient CAO

A

Transient painless visual loss
Like a curtain coming down
Lasts about 5 mins with full recovery

Usually nothing abnormal on examination of the eye

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