Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

What is the leading cause of blindness in the UK?

Dry macular degeneration is treated with _____ and antioxidant supplements; also smoking cessation if applicable

What is the management of suspected WET macular degeneration in primary care? _____

Macular degeneration presents with pain_____ loss of vision centrally-located

Macular degeneration presents with _____ described as straight lines appearing crooked/wavy

Dry macular degeneration is associated with _____ decrease in vision

Hint: speed

What is the management of a contact lens user with suspected keratitis? _____

What is the management of keratitis? _____ Topical antibiotics Cyclopentolate (cycloplegic-mydriatic drug) for pain relief

Hint: lifestyle advice

Infective conjunctivitis _____ = serous dischage Infective conjunctivitis bacterial = muco-/purulent discharge

Treat viral infective conjunctivitis with _____