General Surgery — Flashcards

The main presentation of cataracts is the _____

Definitive management of acute angle closure glaucoma: _____

_____ are a progressive clouding of the ocular lens

Acute closed-angle glaucoma symptoms worsen with pupil _____

Hint: constriction/dilation

The gold-standard investigation for diagnosing acute angle closure glaucoma is _____ (showing a closed iridocorneal angle).

Acute angle closure glaucoma risk factors: _____ Asian descent Hyperopia

Hint: gender

Leading cause of curable blindness worldwide: _____

What is the definitive management for cataracts? _____

Acute angle closure glaucoma presents with _____ visual acuity.

Hint: increased/decreased

Cataracts can result from trauma e.g. _____/intraocular operation