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1
Q

What are 4 common eye disease?

A

cataract
glaucoma
ARMD
diabetes

2
Q

What can be causes for cataract?

A
senile
congenital
toxic/drug related
trauma
systemic disease
3
Q

what is the treatment for cataract?

A

surgery- phacoemulsification
intraocular lens
steroid and antibiotic drops

4
Q

what is glaucoma?

A

optic nerve neuropathy
most common cause of blindness in the western world
raised intraocular pressure
changes to the optic disc

5
Q

what is the treatment for glycoma?

A

drops- reduce production aqueous
laser- increase drainage
surgery- trabeculectomy- increase drainage

6
Q

What is ARMD?

A

Age related Macular Degeneration

build up of cellular waste products under retina

7
Q

what is the treatment for ARMD?

A

dietary vitamin/antioxidant supplements
activated laser- injected dye
anti VEGF drugs

8
Q

What is diabetic eye disease caused by?

A

glycaemic vessel damage

blindness due to leakage and ischaemia and neovascularisation in the retina

9
Q

what is the treatment for diabetic eye disease?

A

glycaemic control
blood pressure, cholesterol, aspirin
laser treatment
vitrectomy

10
Q

What is a condition of the eye lids?

A

blepharitis

11
Q

what is a condition of the eye surface?

A

dry eye

12
Q

what is a condition of the conjunctiva?

A

conjunctivitis

subconjunctial haemorrhage

13
Q

what is a condition of the cornea?

A
trauma
abrasion
foreign body
chemical 
keratitis
14
Q

what is a condition to the anterior chamber?

A

acute glaucoma

15
Q

what is a condition ot the anterior/ posterior chamber?

A

uveitis

16
Q

what is a condition of the orbit?

A

orbital cellulitis