Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Central retinal artery occlusion is characterized by acute, _____ monocular vision loss

Hint: painful or painless

_____ is the neurosensory retina separates from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium

Treat viral infective conjunctivitis with _____

Diagnosis of _____ should be ruled out in someone presenting with suspected central retinal artery occlusion because it is reversible

O/E patients with cataracts will usually have _____ visual acuity

Hint: ↓/↑

Cataracts often present with significant _____ from car headlights at night

_____ conditions (e.g. acute glaucoma, chronic uveitis, previous retinal detachment) can contribute to cataract formation

_____ is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy with open anterior chamber angles.

_____ is a sight-threatening emergency marked by a sudden ↑ in IOP due to obstruction of aqueous humour outflow

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