Glaucoma — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: _____ gonioprism: provides a mirror image of the opposite angle

Answer: Indirect

Flashcard 122: The concept of applanation tonometry was given by _____

Answer: Goldmann

Flashcard 123: A cup-to-disc ratio of > _____ is suggestive of glaucoma.

Answer: 0.6

Flashcard 124: Immediate treatment for acute PACG involves IV _____ followed by topical beta-blockers, brimonidine, and pilocarpine.

Answer: Acetazolamide or Mannitol

Flashcard 125: The concept of applanation tonometry is based on the _____ law

Answer: Imbert-Fick

Flashcard 126: The most common complication of anterior uveitis is _____

Answer: Cataract (Complicated cataract)

Extra: Complicated cataract is the most common complication of chronic anterior uveitis and the most common cause of visual impairment. Note: - Posterior synechiae is a very common early complication or clinical finding. - Cystoid Macular Edema (CME) is the most common cause of vision loss in uveitis overall (especially posterior/panuveitis). - Secondary glaucoma is a significant complication but generally occurs less frequently than cataract or synechiae.

Flashcard 127: The canal of schlemm appears by _____ month

Answer: 4

Flashcard 128: Lister's perimeter is a type of _____ perimetry

Answer: manual

Flashcard 129: _____ implant is a glaucoma drainage device

Answer: Ex-Press

Flashcard 130: Corneal epithelial iron line at the edge of filtering blebs of glaucoma surgery is known as _____ line

Answer: Ferry