red reflex Flashcards
1
Q
absent red reflex sign
A
retinoblastoma
urgent referral
2
Q
what is an abnormal red reflex
A
white, yellow or black reflection in one or both eyes
3
Q
signs and Sx of retinoblastoma
A
unusual white reflection in the pupil
change in the colour of the iris
red or inflamed eye
poor vision
4
Q
causes of retinoblastoma
A
cancer of the retina
inherited or mutated
5
Q
white reflex
A
cataracts
retinal detachment
retinoblastoma
6
Q
treating small tumors of eye
A
laser treatment to the eye (photocoagulation or thermotherapy)
freezing the tumour (cryotherapy)
7
Q
treating larger tumors of eye
A
brachytherapy
chemotherapy
surgery to remove ey
