Diseases of the Retina — Flashcards

_____ macular degeneration is associated with rapid decrease in vision (speed)

Dry macular degeneration is treated with _____ and antioxidant supplements; also smoking cessation if applicable

Retinal vein _____ is characterized by retinal hemorrhage and venous engorgement with edema in the affected area

Linear breaks in _____ membrane, called lacquer cracks, may be seen as fine lines in pathological myopia

_____ is a condition in which patients perceive distorted images of the object, seen in macular edema

_____ rule for diagnosing severe NPDR:Hemorrhages and microaneurysm in 4 quadrants orVenous beading in 2 quadrants orIntraretinal microvascular abnormality (IRMA) in 1 quadrant or more

_____ phenomenon is seen in Oguchi's disease.

_____ appearance of arteries and veins, and thread like arteries are seen in CRAO(don't miss the obvious cherry red spot)

_____ would show the characteristic "Petaloid appearance" on FFA, due to the accumulation of dye in the outer plexiform layer at the fovea.

Retinal detachment is more common in patients with high _____ and/or history of head trauma