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Group of eye disorders characterized by increased intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage Glaucoma
Normal intraocular pressure range 10–21 mmHg
structure responsible for drainage of aqueous humor Trabecular meshwork
Most common type of glaucoma Open-angle glaucoma
Type of glaucoma with sudden onset and medical emergency Angle-closure glaucoma
Vision change seen in open-angle glaucoma Peripheral vision loss (tunnel vision)
Classic symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma Severe eye pain
Drug that decreases aqueous humor production (beta-blocker) Timolol
Key diagnostic test for measuring intraocular pressure Tonometry
Drug that increases aqueous humor outflow Latanoprost
Drug that constricts pupil to improve drainage Pilocarpine
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used in glaucoma Acetazolamide
Emergency IV drug for angle-closure glaucoma Acetazolamide
Osmotic diuretic used in glaucoma emergency Mannitol
Surgical procedure that creates new drainage pathway Trabeculectomy
Procedure done for angle-closure glaucoma to create iris opening Iridotomy
Clouding of the lens leading to progressive vision loss Cataract
Structure affected in cataract Lens
Main function of the lens Focus light onto the retina
Most common type of cataract Senile cataract
Cataract present at birth Congenital cataract
Cataract caused by injury Traumatic cataract
Cataract associated with diseases like diabetes Secondary cataract
Classic symptom of cataract Painless blurred vision
Seeing double in one eye Monocular diplopia
Gold standard diagnostic test for cataract Slit-lamp examination
Definitive treatment for cataract Surgical removal of lens
Most common cataract surgery Phacoemulsification
Cataract surgery involving large incision Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE)
Artificial lens implanted after surgery Intraocular lens (IOL)
Post-op position after cataract surgery Semi-Fowler’s
Activity to avoid after surgery Bending over
Serious complication after cataract surgery Endophthalmitis
Why retinal detachment is an emergency Risk of permanent vision loss
Separation of retina from underlying tissue Retinal detachment
Innermost layer of the eye responsible for vision Retina
Function of retina Converts light into neural signals
Early warning sign of retinal detachment Flashes of light
Diagnostic test to visualize retina Ophthalmoscopy
Freezing procedure to repair tear Cryopexy
Procedure placing band around eye Scleral buckling
Surgery removing vitreous gel Vitrectomy
Post-op positioning ( RD) Face-down position
Pre-op instruction for patient (RD) Avoid head movement
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