Ocular Emergency Flashcards
Which of the following will NOT cause sudden loss of vision?
- Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO).
- Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).
- Retinal detachment.
- Acute angle closure glaucoma.
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Which one is more sever and has rapid penetration?
- Ammonia.
- Acetic acid.
- Vinegar.
- Hydrofluoric acid.
Ammonia (Alkaline)
The 1st line treatment of chemical eye damage?
Copious irrigation
Complications of severe chemical injuries
Conjunctival bands
Eyelid deformities
Corneal scaring
Fluorescein staining of the epithelial defect indicates?
Corneal abrasion
Accumulation of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye?
Hyphema
Bed rest and head elevation is used to manage?
- Hyphema.
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage.
- Corneal abrasion.
- Chemical eye injuries.
Hyphema
Sarcoidosis, crohn’s disease and juvenile idiopathic arthritis are causes of?
Acute iritis
Adhesion between the iris and the cornea (anterior) or the lens (posterior) is?
Synechia
Watery discharge most likely suggests which type of conjunctivitis?
- Bacterial.
- Viral.
- Allergic.
Viral
Cherry red spot is seen in?
CRAO
Diffuse retinal hage + disc edema are seen in?
CRVO
Associated with MS
Optic neuritis
Hypopyon is a sign of?
Keratitis