Paediatric opthalmology/squints Flashcards
1
Q
The visual system of a child is continually developing until…
A
around 6 years of age
2
Q
What test is used to detect/confirm:
a) manifest squint
b) latent squint
c) maximum deviation of a squint
A
a) cover test (watch the OPPOSITE eye)
b) cover/uncover (watch the eye UNDERNEATH after the occluder is removed)
c) alternate cover test
3
Q
Name for a manifest squint?
A
Tropia
4
Q
Name for a latent squint?
A
Phoria
5
Q
Convergent squint?
A
ESOtropia/phoria
6
Q
Divergent squint?
A
EXOtropia/phoria
7
Q
Causes of squints? (5)
A
Congenital Hypermetropia Cranial nerve palsies (III, IV, VI) Muscle pathology Orbital problems (blow out fracture)
8
Q
Management of squint? (3)
A
Correct refractive errors
Treat amblyopia
Surgery
9
Q
Two main causes of sticky eyes in infancy?
A
Chlamydial conjunctivitis (first 10 days) Blocked nasolacrimal duct
