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W136 Sudden Visual Loss Flashcards

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Signs and symptoms pf lens dislocation?

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  • diplopia (blurry)
  • can’t focus properly
  • iridodensis (iris may quiver)
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Management of dislocation?

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First line: glasses

Then: remove and replace lens if fully dislocated (rare)

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Signs and symptoms of lens haemorrhage?

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  • Sudden, painless vision loss
  • No RAPD
  • Can be haziness, floaters or full loss
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Causes of lens haemorrhage?

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  1. Trauma
  2. Diabetic retinopathy

Together account for 90% cases

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What is found on fundoscopy for haemorrhage of lens?

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  • Decreased red reflex
  • Hazy red (blood)
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Investigations for haemorrhage of lens?

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  • Fluorescein angiography to find nevascularisation
  • Fundoscopy
  • Intra-occular pressures
  • Slit lamp examination
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Management of lens haemorrhage?

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Laser photo-coagulation for stopping neovascularisation

Anterior retinal cryotherapy (ARC) for clearance of fresh blood

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What is wet age-related macular degeneration?

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Sometimes called neovascular AMD –

Develops when abnormal blood vessels form underneath the macula and damage its cells.

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How is wet AMD different to dry?

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  • more acutely severe
  • no drusen (deposits) in wet AMD
  • no macular neovascularisation in dry AMD
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Signs and symptoms of wet AMD?

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  • No RAPD (ususally)
  • Sudden visual distortion
  • Central blank patch or blurring
  • Typically >55 years old
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Findings on fundoscopy for wet AMD?

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  • macular oedema
  • usually subretinal haemorrhages (from neovascularisation)

centred around the macular

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Management of wet AMD?

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  • Intra-ocular injections of anti-angiogenic drugs (anti-VEGF).
  • Fluorescein angiography (find nevascularisation sites)
  • Colour fundus photography (to provide record of retina).
  • Psychological support.
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What is (central) retinal artery occlusion? (CRAO)

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Central - artery occluded more medially and so has more drastic effect on vision and orbit function.

Elsewhere- occlusion of retinal artery more distil-ly into the orbit; has bifurcated and will have less severe effect.

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Signs and symptoms of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion?

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  • RAPD
  • Reduced acuity
  • Sudden, unilateral, painless, loss of vision
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What is seen on fundoscopy for central retinal artery occlusion?

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Cherry red spot!

Pale retina

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What do you want to make sure you rule out before diagnosing central retinal artery occlusion?

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Giant cell arteritis!

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Causes of central retinal artery occlusion?

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  • hypertension
  • diabetes
  • embolus
  • giant cell arteritis (make sure to rule out)
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Management of central retinal artery occlusion?

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  • Lower intra-ocular pressure
  • Re-perfuse ischaemic tissue quickly.

Nothing else to do really.

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Signs and symptoms of (central) retinal vein occlusion?

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  • Sudden, painless, unilateral loss of vision (complete or partial depends on vein occluded)
  • RAPD if severe
  • Papilloedema - enlargement of blind spot and blurring; that can develop into optic atrophy
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What do you find on fundoscopy for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion?

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  • Mottled appearance; ‘ketchup’ fundus
  • Retinal haemorrhages (tortuous, dilated retinal veins)
  • Macular oedema
  • Cotton wool spots
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Management of ventral retinal vein occlusion?

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Treat the macula oedema!

  • pan-retinal photocoagulation laser treatment
  • dexamethasone implants
  • Triamcinalone

Nothing else really. Treat underlying cause.

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Signs and symptoms of retinal detachment?

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  • Painless
  • RAPD
  • Progressive loss of vision - see floaters, flashing lights, peripheral vision loss (localised defect).
  • Suspect on history
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What would you find on fundoscopy for retinal detachment (RD)?

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  • Red reflex abnormal
  • Detached retina looks grey and wrinkled (not always visible)
  • Follow on with a slit lamp examination of retina.
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Management of retinal detachement?

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  • Laser therapy
  • Cryo therapy
  • Reattachment surgery

Good prognosis.

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Causes of **retinal detachment**?
* retinal tear - allowing fluid behind * trauma * diabetic retinopathy
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What is **acute angle closure glaucoma**?
Is a less common type of glaucoma: Occurs when the part of the eye that **drains fluid** becomes **blocked**, causing **pressure to build up** in the eye.
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Signs and symptoms of **acute angle closure glaucoma**?
* **Bilateral** and **painful** * Blurred vision - **diplopia** * **Headaches** * **Nausea** * Seeing '**halo's**' around lights * (RAPD sometimes)
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On investigation and examination what would you find in **acute angle closure glaucoma**?
* **Raised** intraoccular pressure (IOP) * Red eye * Hazy cornea * Irregular pupil * Firm globe (due to raised IOP) * '**Shadow sign'** seen in pupil when light flashed in (indicates shallow anterior chamber)
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Management of **acute angle closure glaucoma**?
* Pilocarpine eye drops * Anti-emetics (if acute phase) * Laser treatment * Surgery; iridotomy Main treatment focuses on reducing IOP.
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What does **pilocarpine** do?
* Is a **parasympathomimetic** * Mimics effect of **ACh** on muscarinic receptors. * **Opens** up network in **trabecular meshwork**. * **Reverses myadriasis** (dilated pupil)
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Side affects of pilocarpine/ parasympathomimetics?
* Headache, * burning, * stinging, * myopia, * risk of retinal detachment.
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What is **anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy**?
If optic **blood vessels** become **very narrow** or **blocked** for any reason, the **nerve cannot function properly** and the sight in the eye may be very poor.
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Causes of **anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy** (AION)?
* VIAGRAAAAAA * Multiple sclerosis * Atherosclerotic causes
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Signs and symptoms of **AION**?
* Pain**less** * **RAPD** * Signs of **temporal arteritis** * **Rapidly progressive** loss of vision * Decreased **colour** vision.
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What do you see on fundoscopy for **AION**?
A **pale, swollen** optic disk.
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Why does blood supply affect the optic nerve?
Because anatomy.
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Management for **AION**?
**Treat underlying cause.** e.g. MRI if suspect multiple sclerosis
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What is this called and where would the lesion be?
Bitemporal hemianopia Chiasmal lesion
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What is this called and where would lesion be?
Homonymous hemianopia Optic tract lesion
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What is mononuclear field loss and where would lesion be?
Loss of sight in one eye. Optic tract lesion.

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