Ophthalmology Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are three cardinal features of AACG?
A
Mid-position fixed pupil
Redness
Cornea steamy
2
Q
Describe treatment for AACG with normal vision.
A
T - Timolol 0.5% A - Apraclonidine 1% P - Pilocarpine 2% Plus po Acetazolamide, analgesia, antiemetics Consult Ophtho
3
Q
How does treatment differ in AACG if vision loss is present?
A
Use the TAP eye drops (timolol, apraclonidine, and pilocarpine)
But us IV acetazolamide instead of po, and IV mannitol
4
Q
Differential diagnosis for headache?
A
AACG, Temporal arteritis, SAH/EDH/SDH, Benign (migraine, tension, cluster), meningitis/brain abscess, stroke, dissection, Cavernous sinus thrombosis
