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Ophthalmology!
And Identification, too.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or false.Fluorescein dye stains the superficial layer of the eye. | False |
| Name a breed that is predisposed to Glaucoma. | Afghan, Beagle, Cocker Spaniel (And more) |
| What are some of the early signs of acute glaucoma? | -Obvious Pain -Tearing -Sensitivity to light -Pawing at the eye -inflammation |
| If untreated, what condition can lead to blindness? | Glaucoma |
| What condition are you treating when you are reduce aqueous production OR increase the drainage opening? | Glaucoma |
| What method for detecting glaucoma is the most accurate? | Tonometer |
| Name the condition. An increase in intraocular pressure. | Glaucoma |
| When reviewing results of a tonometer what are the average readings for a cat and dog? | Cat: 2-7 mm Hg-- Dog: 3-7 mm Hg |
| True or false. Cataracts are non-hereditary. | False |
| Name a breed of dog that is predisposed to cataracts. | -Afghan -Beagle -Cocker Spaniel (And More) |
| What condition is described as an opacity that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or its envelope? | Cataracts |
| What is another name for keratoconjunctivitis sicca? | Dry Eye |
| What are some of the causes of corneal ulcers? | Trauma, dryeye, aberrant eyelashes, entropion, and the inability to blink |
| What should never be used when treating a corneal ulcer? | Corticosteriods |
| What are the effects of corticosteriods on a corneal ulcer? | Decreased healing and possibly deepening the ulcer. |
| How are corneal ulcers diagnosed? | With the use of fluorescein dye. |
| How many drops of ophthalmic solution is used at a time? | 1-2 gtts |
| How much ophthalmic ointment is used at a time? | 1/8th of an inch |
| What are a few metabolic causes of cataracts? | Diabetes mellitus, inflammation or trauma |
| What is the most effective treatment for cataracts? | Having them surgically removed |
| What are some signs of a corneal ulcer? | Excessive tearing, squinting, and sensitivity to light. |
| Define OD. | Right Eye |
| Define OS. | Left Eye |
| Define OU. | Both eyes |
| True or false. Ophthalmic ointments are easier to control when applying than solutions. | False |
| What decreases healing time in corneal ulcers? | Corticosteroids |
| Define enucleation. | Removal of the eye. |
| How long must the tonometer be placed on the eye for proper results? | 1-2 seconds |
| Hg refers to what element? | Mercury |
| How long do you keep a schirmer tear test srip on the eye when testing? | 1 minute |
| What are the normal readings for a cat and dog when using the Schirmer tear test? | Cat: 10mm or greater --Dog:18-25 mm |
| What does a Tonometer measure? | Intraocular pressure of the eye. |
| True or false. Genetic cataracts have yet to be reported in cats. | True |
| Define conjunctivitis. | Inflammation of the conjunctiva (Pinkeye) |
| Name the 4 main tests used in ophthalmology. | -Dilation -Schirmer tear test -Fluorescein eye stain -Tonometer test |
| As of ________ there were 3 types of microchip scanners. | 2008 |
| What percentage of pets without ID are recovered? | 10% |
| What is the type of microchip available primarily for equine? | HorseTrac |
| What percentage of Americans buy Christmas gifts for their pets, and about how much money is spent annually? | 90%; 5 Billion |
| Approx. how many animals are lost each year, and what percentage of these animals are reunited with their owners? | 4 millions; 17% |
| What type of identification uses liquid nitrogen to destroy the hair pigment for identification purposes? | Freeze branding |
| Where are horses typically tattooed? | Lips |
| What area of the body is generally used for canine tattooing? | Groin |
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