Question | Answer |
What is anerior vs. posterior uveitis? | AV is inflammation of the iris and ciliary body and PV is inflammation of the choroid. |
What are some possible causes of uveitis? | Corneal ulcerations, trauma, infection, lens-induced, auto-immune, retinal detachment, iris tumors, cilary body bleed. |
What are some treatment options for uveitis? | treat underlying problems, topical cortison, iv steroids, intraocular TPA, oral and topical steroids. |
What is a cataract? | a condition where the normally transparent lens of the eye becomes opaque. |
What are some causes of cataracts? | heredity, inflammation, trauma, nutrition, toxins, diabetes mellitis. |
What is the only treatment that will work for cataracts? | Surgery. |
What is glaucoma? | Increased intraocular pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye. |
What causes glaucoma? | Imbalance in the production and drainage of aqueous humor. Drainage is usually impaired, causing accumulatoin of fluid and increased pressure within the eye. |
Primary vs. Secondary glaucoma? | Primary - not associated with any other problem within the eye; usually breed related and hereditary. Secondary - results from another event or problem within the eye. |
What can cause secondary glaucoma? | Anterior uveitis, anterior lens luxation, intraocular tumors. |
What are clinical signs of glaucoma? | ocular pain, redness, cloudiness of the eye, blindness, enlargement of the eye. |
How is glaucoma diagnosed? | measuring IOP with tonometry. |
"Primary glaucoma is usually a _________ disease" | bilateral |
If a patient comes in with chronic glaucoma and no more vision in the eye, what are the treatment options? | Medical or surgical - surgery includes enucleation of the eyeball, intrascleral prosthesis, remove eyeball and replace with prothesis, ciliary body ablasion. |
If a patient comes in with acute glaucoma and still has vision, what is the emergency treatment options? | IV Mannitol (to shrink vitreous) |
What is a PROPTOSED EYE? | Forward displacement of the globe. |
What is the most common cause of proptosed eye? | Trauma (HBC, fighting, crushing injuries, head trauma). |