General Surgery — Flashcards

The main presentation of cataracts is the _____

Acute angle closure glaucoma presents with _____ visual acuity

Hint: ↓/↑

What is the gold-standard investigation for acute angle closure glaucoma? _____

Risk factors for cataracts: _____ Smoking Prolonged UV-B radiation (light) Long-term corticosteroids

What is the definitive management of acute angle closure glaucoma? _____

Patients with cataracts may describe seeing _____ around lights

What is the management of acute angle closure glaucoma IF emergency opthalmic admission is NOT possible: - _____ - Pilocarpine drops (1 drop of 2% for blue eyes, 4% in brown eyes) - 500mg PO acetazolamide - Analgesia - Anti-emetic if required

Hint: position

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

_____ are a progressive clouding of the ocular lens

What is the management of blepharitis after conservative management fails? _____