Opthalmology Flashcards
What is order of play in diabetes mellitus retinopathy?
microaneurysms, then hard exudates then new vessel formation and macular oedema
How does 3rd nerve palsy present
ptosis, right and down pupil and spared pupils. dilated pupil is evidence of macrovascular cause
What is dorzolamide
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
What common condition is associated with ehler danlos
myopia
what do temporal lobe lesions cause
superior quadrantopias (parietal cause inferior) PITS
What is this describing ‘reddish brown bands extending deep into retina’
angioid streaks seen with pseudoxanthoma elasticum, ehlor danlos
What neurological deficit is associated with a holmes adie pupil
absent ankle jerks
WHat is red colour desaturation suggestive of
retrobulbar optic neuritis (!MS)
How does GCA present on slit lamp
optic disk swelling
How does central retinal artery occlusion present on slit lamp
cherry red spot
in which condiition do you see abnormal visual evoked potentials
optic neuritis
what is the difference between diabetic retinopathy and central retinal vein occulion
diabetic retinopathy liekly to be bilateral, CRVO likely unlilateral
what defect occurs with retinitis pigmentosa
loss of peripheral vision and deterioration night vision (rods responsible for night vision)
In what disease do you see truncal ash leaf spots
tuberous sclerosis
What is seen in horner syndrome
3rd nerve palsy. ptosis and constricted pupil
