O P T H O

Question 1

Whats this

Answer 1

Drusen spots seen in macular degeneration.

Question 2

Which type of drugs can induce acute angle closure glaucome

Answer 2

Anticholinergics, which cause mydriasisis of the eye which moves the peripheral iris forward. This results in occlusion of aqueous humor outflow tract.

Question 3

Treatment of acute angle closure glaucome

Answer 3

Immediate treatment! Oral acetazolamide, topical timolol, and pilocarpine. Laser iridotomy can be perforemd once the patient is asymptomatic to prevent further occurrence.

Question 4

What disease are these characteristic of?

Answer 4

These are roth spots (retinal hemorrhages with pale white centers) classically seen in IE, but also diabetic retinopathy and leukemia.