Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

What is the initial investigation of choice for macular degeneration after examination & fundoscopy? _____

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

What is the leading cause of blindness in the UK? _____

Wet macular degeneration is associated with _____ decrease in vision

Hint: speed

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

Wet macular degeneration is treated with smoking cessation (if applicable) and _____

Macular degeneration presents with pain_____ loss of vision centrally-located

_____ macular degeneration has the worse prognosis

Hint: dry/wet

Traditionally age-related macular degeneration is classified as _____ & wet macular degeneration

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

Hint: lifestyle advice