Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Treat viral infective conjunctivitis with _____

Infective conjunctivitis is often referred to as "_____"

_____ is an opthalmic emergency that is blockage of the blood flow in the central retinal artery causing painless vision loss

The most common cause of central retinal artery occlusion in patients <40yrs is _____

Intra-ocular pressure in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is most commonly _____, but normal-tension glaucoma can also occur

Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is typically _____-lateral

Fundoscopy findings for patients with cataracts are _____ & hazy/obscured fundus

Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) risk factors: _____ European or African descent Diabetes mellitus Myopia Corticosteroids use

What is the first-line management for primary open-angle glaucoma with a IOP of ≥ 24 mmHg? _____

Describe the pathophysiology of acute angle closure glaucoma: _____