visual disorders

Question 1

impaired vision with distant objects

Answer 1

myopia

Question 2

impaired vision with proximal objects

Answer 2

presbyopia

Question 3

what causes primary open angle glaucoma

Answer 3

increased intraocular pressure due to obstruction of aqueous humor

Question 4

S+S primary open angle glaucoma (2)

Answer 4

• slow onset

- tunnel vision

Question 5

S+S primary angle closure glaucoma (4)

Answer 5

• abrupt onset
• eye pain
• N/V
• halos around lights

Question 6

treatment for glaucoma (5)

Answer 6

• b blocker eyedrops (timolol)
• acetazolamide (decreases intraocular pressure)
• cholinergics
• prostaglandin
• oral glycerin for acute

Question 7

when should someone with contacts use timolol eyedrops

Answer 7

2 hours before contacts

Question 8

S+S cataracts (4)

Answer 8

• blurry vision
• hazy pupil
• poor color perception
• glare

Question 9

most common cause irreversible central vision loss in pts 60+ yo

Answer 9

macular degeneration

Question 10

S+S macular degeneration (3)

Answer 10

• blurred darkened vision
• blind spots
• permanent loss of vision

Question 11

how long does pt need to keep head down after intravitreal bubble surgery for retinal detachment

Answer 11

2 weeks

Question 12

common term for bacterial conjuctivitis

Answer 12

pink eye

Question 13

treatment bacterial conjuctivitis (2)

Answer 13

antibiotic eye drop

corticosteroids

Question 14

treatment viral conjuctivitis (2)

Answer 14

antihistamines

corticosteroids

Question 15

immediate care for eye trauma with no penetrating object

Answer 15

saline dressing

Question 16

oval shaped cornea

Answer 16

astigmatism

Question 17

how to reduce chance of developing cataracts (2)

Answer 17

• no smoking

- wear sunglasses

Question 18

S+S retinal detachment (3)

Answer 18

• flashes of light
• “floaters”
• loss peripheral vision

Question 19

postop teaching after retinal detachment surgery (4)

Answer 19

• keep head to side
• avoid reading and looking through window
• avoid strenuous sports
• don’t swim or fly