Neuro-Ophthalmology — Flashcards

Flashcard 41: In _____ optic atrophy, the pathology lies in the portion of optic nerve behind lamina cribrosa.

Answer: simple

Flashcard 42: Marcus Gunn pupil is the earliest sign of _____ disease

Answer: optic nerve

Flashcard 43: What pattern of visual loss is seen with LHON?_____

Answer: Centrocecal scotoma

Flashcard 44: Central scotoma, paracentral scotoma, and temporal field defects are tested by _____ visual field testing.

Answer: Monocular

Flashcard 45: Anisocoria that increases in bright light and can be examined on slit lamp should point you to the diagnosis of _____

Answer: damage to iris sphincter

Flashcard 46: Illusion of depth perception is seen in optic neuritis and is known as _____ phenomenon

Answer: Pulfrich

Flashcard 47: Hyperemic optic disc with telangiectatic (non-leaky on FFA) capillaries is suggestive of _____.

Answer: LHON

Flashcard 48: Exposure keratopathy is caused by paralysis of the _____ nerve.

Answer: facial

Flashcard 49: What is the most common cause of altitudinal hemianopia?_____

Answer: Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION)

Flashcard 50: Which type of Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (AION) is characterized by hyperemic disc edema?

Answer: NAION (Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy)

Extra: NAION presents with hyperemic disc edema. In contrast, AAION (Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) typically presents with a chalky white (pale) disc edema and is associated with Giant Cell Arteritis.