Eyes

Tears are formed by the ______________ gland. 

The Optic nerve is the _____ cranial nerve.

• A.

  Eighth

• B.

  Second

• C.

  First

This chart is used to test distance vision:

Ptosis

• A.

  Abnormal shape of the cornea

• B.

  Drooping of the eyelid

• C.

  Freckle on the retina

Second leading cause of blindness in adults in the US

• A.

  Glaucoma

• B.

  Cataracts

• C.

  Retinal Disorders

Pathophysiology of ____________ aqueous production is increased and/or drainage decreased. This increased IOP causes irreversible mechanical and/or ischemic damage. 

Signs/symptoms of glaucoma:

• A.

  Halos/rainbows around artificial light

• B.

  Sensation of a shade or curtain coming across the vision of one eye

• C.

  Bright flashing lights

• D.

  Usually unaware of conditions until significant vision loss

• E.

  Difficulty focusing

• F.

  Ptosis

Glaucoma can be cured

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

Increases aqueous fluid outflow by contracting the ciliary muscle and causing miosis and opening of trabecular meshwork (2 answers)

• A.

  Cholinergics

• B.

  Latannoprost, bimatoprost

• C.

  Beta-blockers

• D.

  Pilocarpine, Carbachol

Reduces production of aqueous humor and increases outflow (2 answers)

• A.

  Dipivefrin, epinephrine

• B.

  Cholinergics

• C.

  Adrenergic agonists

Decreases aqueous humor production (3 answers)

• A.

  Beta-blockers

• B.

  Cholinergics

• C.

  Prostaglandin analogs

• D.

  Betaxolol, timolol

• E.

  Alpha-adrenergic agonist

Decreases aqueous humor production (2 answers)

• A.

  Cholinergics

• B.

  Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

• C.

  Acetazolamide, methazolamide

Increase uveoscleral outflow (2answers)

• A.

  Prostaglandin analogs

• B.

  Adrenergic agonists

• C.

  Latannoprost, bimatoprost

Leading cause of blindness in the world

Post op positioning for surgical treatment of retinal detachment: 

Yellowish spots associated with aging

Leading cause of blindness in people age 20-74

Conjunctivitis will last about 1 week

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

This medication contributes to glaucoma and cataracts:

• A.

  Cholinergics

• B.

  Insulin

• C.

  Topical steriods

Risk factors for this include: family history, African Americans; thin cornea, DM, CVD, myopia and older age

Which of these surgical treatments will help retinal detachment

• A.

  Scleral buckle

• B.

  Intraocular injections

• C.

  Pars plana vitrectomy

• D.

  Stapedectomy

________________ therapy for slowing prograssion of AMD; light sensitive dye is injected into vessels and a laser activates the dye, shutting down the vessels w/out damage to the retina.