General Surgery — Flashcards

Retinal detachment is pain_____

Retinal detachment may present with _____ & pale/opaque/wrinkled/grayish retinal folds on ophthalmoscopy

If a person fails to respond to initial treatment for infective conjunctivitis, then a _____ may be taken

_____ infective conjunctivitis may present with periauricular lymphadenopathy on examination

Hint: cause

Infective conjunctivitis is usually self-limiting; within _____ for viral conjunctivitis, within 2-5 days for bacterial conjunctivitis

Patients presenting with central retinal artery occlusion >50yrs should have an _____ to screen for giant cell arteritis

Hint: investigation

_____ infective conjunctivitis may present with eyes adhering together particularly after waking up

Hint: cause

Patients presenting with central retinal artery occlusion may have an _____ looking for possible cause of cardiogenic embolism

Hint: 2:investigation

_____ retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment, caused by a full-thickness tear or break in the retina that allows vitreous fluid to accumulate beneath the sensory retina, separating it from the retinal pigment epithelium

What are the two biggest risk factors for retinal detachment? _____

Hint: 2