How many Australians have diabetes?
1.7 million
What % of diabetes is type 2? 90%
90%
What is type 1 diabetes?
Immune mediated destruction of B cells
What is type 2 diabetes? B cell dysfunction and insulin resistance
B cell dysfunction and insulin resistance
Who is at risk of type 2 diabetes?
40, waistline 80cmF/94cmM, south Asian or African descent, polycystic ovaries, gestational diabetes, mental illness medication
How is type 2 diabetes diagnosed?
Venous plasma glucose 11.1mmol/l, 7.0mmol/l fasting, HbA1c 48 mmol/mol (6.5%)
Name diabetic meds types:
Metformin, Thiazolidenediones (pioglitazone), suplhonylureas (gliclazide), meglitinides, DPP-4 inhibitors (sitagliptin), glucosidase inhibitors
What is prevalence of DR after two decades?
100% type 1, 60% type 2
What are the consequences of microvascular occlusion in DR?
Hypoxia - IRMA and NV
What are the consequences of microvascular leakage in DR? Haems, plasma leakage - oedema and exudates
Haems, plasma leakage - oedema and exudates
What is R1?
Flame, dot haems, singular blot haem
What is R2?
CWS, exudates, IRMA, venous changes, x2 blot haems
What is R3?
NVD, NVW, Rubeosis iridis, pre-retinal haems
What are the types of diabetic maculopathy?
Focal, diffuse, ischaemic, mixed
What do you need to provide medicare treatment?
A provider number
Who is a green medicare card for?
A permanent resident or citizen of Australia
Whois a blue medicare card for?
Someone waiting for permanent residence - a temporary medicare card
What is a RHCA?
A reciprocal health care agreement card for certified countries
When can't medicare benefits be claimed?
For dispensing and adjustments, rx copies, cosmetic surgery, refractive surgery, vocational tests or tests for sports, tests requested by an employer, driving license tests, when testing a spouse or dependant, post-op aftercare
What is code 10905?
Referred following examination
10910?
Sight test for px 65
10911?
Sight test for px 65
10912?
Early test with significant change in visual function
10913?
Early test with new signs or symptoms
10914?
Early test progressive disorder
10915?
Examination of diabetic px
10918?
Second consultation
0921?
CL consultation NOT VALID IF WEARING FOR COSMETIC, WORK, SOCIAL, SPORTING OR PSYCHOLOGICAL PURPOSES
?
Domiciliary
10940 and 10941?
Visual fields testing
10942?
Low Vision Assessment
10943?
Children's vision assessment aged 3-14
10944?
FB removal
What is the standard for Australian / NZ sunglasses?
AS/NZS 1067
What is the standard mark for welding protection?
AS/NZS 1338.1
What is the standard mark for filters against UV?
AS/NZS 1338.2
What is the standard mark for protection against IR radiation?
1338.3
What is the minimum a px records should be kept for?
7 years or until the age of 25, whichever is the longest
Which state quotes a minimum of 10 years?
Western Australia
What is the ocular marking HT?
Heat tempered
What is the ocular marking CT?
Chemically tempered
What letters would be on a medium impact device?
I and F
What letters would be on a high impact device?
V and B
What letter would be on an extra high impact device?
A
What letters would be on specs for molten metals or hot solids?
M or 9
What are visual standards for cars and motorcycles?
Uncorrected VA no worse than 6/12 better eye - license allowed if adequate correction with specs, Corrected VA no worse than 6/24. 110 degrees horizontally with 10 degrees above and below midline, scotoma within 20 degrees of fixation
What are the visual standards for a HGV?
Uncorrected VA is worse than 6/9 in better eye or 6/18 either eye - conditional license if correctable. Visual field 140 degrees within 10 degrees above and below the midline, no field loss/scotoma, hemianopia, quadrantanopia likely to impede driving
What are the visual standards for a train driver?
Can't be worse than 6/9 in best eye, can't be worse than 6/18 either eye. No visual field defect, not monocular, normal colour vision, no diplopia
What are the visual standards for an electrician?
Adequate colour vision - anomalous colour vision may be acceptable, D15 test.
What are category A conditions for firefighters?
BCVA less than 6/9 binocularly, less than 6/18 either eye, uncorrected distance less than 6/36 binocularly, BC NVA less than N5, visual fields less than 120 degrees in the horizontal field each eye, protan defect, significant deutan defect, retinal detachment, diplopia, night blindness, corneal scarring, monocular vision
What are category B conditions for firefighters?
Mild deutan defect, cataracts, progressive or recurring eye disease
What are visual standards for the police?
May need good colour vision and no refractive surgery - needs referring to specialist if either of these criteria met
If an occupational patient fails ishihara what is the next step?
Occupational lantern test
What are the visual standards for the armed forces?
MRV1, MRV2, MRV3
What are the standards in MRV1?
Unaided 6/12, aided 6/6, no greater than 6PD horizontal, 1PD vertical
What are the standards for MRV2?
Unaided 6/24, aided 6/9, rx -1.00 to +2.25 no greater than 1DC, no greater than 6PD horizontal or 1PD vertical
What are the standards for MVR3?
Unaided 3/60 Aided 6/12, up to +/- 7.00D
What are the standards for a pilot?
6/9 corrected, 6/6 or better when tested with both eyes, no greater than +/-5D, N5 with correction, N14 without correction
What level of amblyopia is significant?
0.1 or more logMAR, greater than 1 line snellen,
What is the expected VA of a 2 year old?
6/12-6/9 with Cardiff Cards or SG
What is the expected VA of a 1 year old?
6/18 Cardiff/Keeler
What is the expected VA of a 6 month old?
6/36-6/30 Keeler or Cardiff
What is the expected VA of a 3 month old?
6/90-6/60
When would you prescribe the full rx to a child?
Reduced likelihood of emmotropisation children with Down Syndrome / Cerebal Palsy. Strabismus. Previous spec wear chance to adjust to rx.
What is the equation for back vertex distance?
Fc = F/(1-dF)
What bifocal seg is best for myopes and why?
D segs as induce less jump
What bifocal seg is for hypermetropes and why?
Round segs, less prismatic effect at near
What sizes are D segs available in?
25,28,35,40,45
What size are R segs available in?
22,24,25,28,30,38,40,45
What is the equation for calculating inset?
Mono distance CD - mono near CD
What is the equation for calculating different sized round segs?
D1-D2 = 2xdp/add
What is slab off?
Removes base down prism from the lower part of the more negative lens.
Name 7 types of eye protection.
Eyecup goggles, eyeshield, faceshield, safety clip ons, spectacle eye protector, wide vision goggle, wide vision spectacles
What is the LTF of grade 0 tinted specs?
80%-100%
What is the LTF of grade 1 tinted specs?
43%-80%
What is the LTF of grade 2 tinted specs?
18%-43%
What is the LTF of grade 3 tinted specs?
8% - 18%
What is the formula for calculating true surface power?
Ftrue = Fnom x (ntrue-1)/(nnom-1)
What is n for nominal index on lens measure?
1.53
What are the different plate designs in an Ishihara test?
Demonstration, Transformation, Vanishing, Hidden, Diagnostic
What can the D15 test be used for?
Classifying type of a defect
What is the purpose of 100 hue test?
Classifying type and severity
What is Sheard's criterion?
Fusional reserve must be at least 2 x demand. Prism needed = 2/3(phoria) - 1/3(BO to blur)
What is the 1:1 Rule?
Base in recovery should be at least equal to the amount of esophoria, base out prism needed = (esophoria - BI recovery)/2
What is Percival's rule?
Comfort zone is in the middle third of the width of clear single vision, prism needed = 1/3(Greater of lateral range blur limit BI or BO) - 2/3(less of lateral range blur limit)
When will patients adopt a face turn?
Horizontal deviation
In a left lateral rectus palsy what head turn would be expected and why?
Head will be turned to the left which deviates the eyes to the right away from muscle weakness
When will a px adopt an elevation or depression?
In A or V patterns
What is a base out prism test?
20 base out prism in front of one eye, other eye should shift to take up fixation then first eye take up compensatory movement.
Which intermittent esotropias require surgery?
Near, distance, cyclic, non specific
How would you manage a constant esotropia with an accommodative element?
Order full rx, treat amblyopia, surgery if cosmetically poor
What is a consecutive esotropia?
Eso in a px who initially had an exo as a result of surgical over correction often intentional
What are the types of esophoria?
Convergence excess, divergence weakness, non-specific
What are the types of exophoria?
Convergence weakness, divergence excess, non-specific
List 5 ways accommodation can be defective.
1 - Presbyopia, 2 - Accommodative insufficiency, 3 - accommodative fatigue, 4 - accommodative inertia, 5 - accommodative paralysis
What is the normal range of AC/A ratio?
3 - 5
What can cause a limitation of movement?
1) neurogenic, 2) mechanical 3) myogenic
What muscles cause an A eso?
LR and IO
What muscles cause an A exo?
IR and MR
What causes V eso?
SO
What causes V exo?
SR
What muscles are affected by a IIIrd nerve palsy?
Medial, inderior and superior recti, inferior oblique, sphincter pupillae, ciliary muscle, levator
What muscle is affected by a IVth nerve palsy?
Superior oblique
What muscle is affected by a VIth nerve palsy?
Lateral Recturs
What is the most common congenital muscle palsy?
4th nerve
What will be the appearance of a 4th palsy?
Eye hypertropic and esotropic
What is the hallmark of a convergence excess esophoria?
Greater at near than distance
What is the hallmark of divergence weakness esophoria?
Greater at distance than near
What is the hallmark of a convergence weakeness exo?
Greater at near with convergence insufficiency
What is the hallmark of divergence excess exo?
Greater at distance than near
What are typical fusional reserves for base out near fixation?
30-35D
What are typical fusional reserves for base in near fixation?
12-14D
What are typical fusional reserves for base out distance fixation?
20-25D
What are typical fusional reserves for base in distance fixation?
6-8D
What are typical fusional reserves for vertical base?
2-4D
How do you perform fusional reserves?
Introduce prism gradually, record blur / break / recovery
What are exercises to improve esophoria and what is the aim?
Aim to improve negative relative convergence - stereograms, bar reading and fusional reserve exercises
What are the exercises to improve exophoria and what is the aim?
Aim to improce positive relative convergence with stereograms, fusional exercises
What causes a high AC/A ratio?
Accommodative esotropia
What causes a low AC/A ration?
More exotropic at near
What is the relationship between Ks and corneal astigmatism?
0.1mm = 0.50 astigmatism
What can be done to amend an RGP with high decentration?
Reduce lens thickness, reduce total diameter, may have excessive amounts WTR astigmatism - back surface toric
How can lens movement be increased?
Increase BOZR, Decrease BOZD, Decrease TD
A px presents with irritated lens, mucus and excessive lens movements as well as lens deposits, investigation shows papillae and follicles on both upper lids and superior corneal staining. What is the cause and management?
CLIPC - Cease lens wear, change lens material to lower modulus and more frequent replacement plan, cold compress, reduce WT, improve hygiene, sodium cromglycate
What is the management for neovascularisation?
Reduce lens wear, cease lens wear for few days, stop EW, increase oxygen permeability, SiH, decrease mechanical stimulation
What are successful rxs for OrthoKs?
-1.00DS to -4.50DS, up to -1.50DC and possible up to -6.00DS
What are the 4 key features of an orthoK lens?
Flat central zone, reverse curve zone, peripheral aspheric zone, bevel
Describe a typical reverse geometry fit.
Central touch, mid peripheral clearance, peripheral alignment, edge lift
What should the ideal fitting profile of an ortho Ks be?
4-5mm diameter centrally flattened zone, concentric regular steep zone, peripheral cornea with unchanged geometry
How is Horner's pupil diagnosed?
4% cocaine - no dilation with Horner's. Hydroxyamphetamine 1% preganglionic lesion both pupils will dilate, post ganglionic lesion the Horner's pupil won't dilate
What are causes of Horner's pupil?
Brainstem disease, spinal cord tumour, Pancoast tumour, carotid and aortic aneurysms, neck lesions, cluster headaches, otitis media, cavernous sinus mass, nasopharyngeal tumour
How is Adie's pupil diagnosed?
Pilocarpine causes abnormal pupil to contract vigorously
What is the appearance of Adie's pupil?
Larger pupil initially and may be irregular, smaller over time 'Little Old Adie'
What drops are often prescribed post cataract?
Maxitrol - (dexamethasone, polymyxin, neomycin) and predforte !%
What is the incidence of post-cat CMO?
1-2%
What is the incidence of post-cat endophthalmitis?
0.1%
What is the incidence of retinal detachment post-cat?
0.7-3.6%
What is the incidence of raised IOP post-cats?
8%
What % of men are deuteranomolous?
5%
What is the incidence of PSCLO post-cats?
8%
What are type 1 R-G defects?
Associated with reduced VA and central field defect. Caused by cone and RPE dystrophies - Stargardts, Chloroquine dystrophy
What are type 2 R-G defects?
Acquired retinal ganglion cell disease, optic neuropathy
What are type 3 defects?
Blue-yellow, reduced sensitivity or peripheral field defects - rod dystrophies, retinal vascular disorders, peripheral retinal lesions, retinal nerve fibre defects, macula oedema,
What are causes of Roth spots?
Endocarditis, leukaemia, anaemia, anoxia, CO poisoning, hypertensive retinopathy, pre-eclampsia, diabetic retinopathy, neonatal birth trauma, shaken baby syndrome
What are side effects of cocaine?
ACG, reduced vision, CV defects, visual hallucinations, photosensitivity, reduced pupil reactions to light and mydriasis, paralysis of accommodation, exophthalmos, optic neuritis, madarosis, iritis, retinal haems, CRAO
How is CMO treated?
CAI and steroids, ketorolac (NSAID)
What are non-optometric treatment options for keratoconus?
Keratoplasty (penetrating or deep lamellar), collagen cross linking
What are the advantages and disadvantages of DALK?
Advantages - no risk of endothelial rejection, less astigmatism and a structurally stronger, increased availability of graft material Disadvantages: difficult and time consuming, high risk of perforated cornea, interface haze
What are the advantages and disadvantages of collagen cross linking?
Can be used in early to moderate keratoconus, helps to prevent keratoconus worsening, side effects include: punctate keratitis, corneal epithelium defect, haziness, dry eye, photophobia
What are the advantages and disadvantages of penetrating keratoplasty?
Advantages: simpler technique, faster Disadvantages: higher rate of astigmatism, more sutures, neovasc, longer visual rehabilitation
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OCANZ Quiz
How many Australians have diabetes? - correct answers1.7 million
What % of diabetes is type 2? 90% - correct answers90%
What is type 1 diabetes? - correct answersImmune mediated destruction of B cells
What is type 2 diabetes? B cell dysfunction and insulin resistance - correct answersB
cell dysfunction and insulin resistance
Who is at risk of type 2 diabetes? - correct answers>40, waistline >80cmF/>94cmM,
south Asian or African descent, polycystic ovaries, gestational diabetes, mental illness
medication
How is type 2 diabetes diagnosed? - correct answersVenous plasma glucose
>11.1mmol/l, >7.0mmol/l fasting, HbA1c 48 mmol/mol (6.5%)
Name diabetic meds types: - correct answersMetformin, Thiazolidenediones
(pioglitazone), suplhonylureas (gliclazide), meglitinides, DPP-4 inhibitors (sitagliptin),
glucosidase inhibitors
What is prevalence of DR after two decades? - correct answers100% type 1, 60% type
2
What are the consequences of microvascular occlusion in DR? - correct
answersHypoxia -> IRMA and NV
What are the consequences of microvascular leakage in DR? Haems, plasma leakage -
> oedema and exudates - correct answersHaems, plasma leakage -> oedema and
exudates
What is R1? - correct answersFlame, dot haems, singular blot haem
What is R2? - correct answersCWS, exudates, IRMA, venous changes, x2 blot haems
What is R3? - correct answersNVD, NVW, Rubeosis iridis, pre-retinal haems
What are the types of diabetic maculopathy? - correct answersFocal, diffuse, ischaemic,
mixed
What do you need to provide medicare treatment? - correct answersA provider number
Who is a green medicare card for? - correct answersA permanent resident or citizen of
Australia
,Whois a blue medicare card for? - correct answersSomeone waiting for permanent
residence - a temporary medicare card
What is a RHCA? - correct answersA reciprocal health care agreement card for certified
countries
When can't medicare benefits be claimed? - correct answersFor dispensing and
adjustments, rx copies, cosmetic surgery, refractive surgery, vocational tests or tests for
sports, tests requested by an employer, driving license tests, when testing a spouse or
dependant, post-op aftercare
What is code 10905? - correct answersReferred following examination
10910? - correct answersSight test for px < 65
10911? - correct answersSight test for px > 65
10912? - correct answersEarly test with significant change in visual function
10913? - correct answersEarly test with new signs or symptoms
10914? - correct answersEarly test progressive disorder
10915? - correct answersExamination of diabetic px
10918? - correct answersSecond consultation
0921? - correct answersCL consultation NOT VALID IF WEARING FOR COSMETIC,
WORK, SOCIAL, SPORTING OR PSYCHOLOGICAL PURPOSES
10931-10933? - correct answersDomiciliary
10940 and 10941? - correct answersVisual fields testing
10942? - correct answersLow Vision Assessment
10943? - correct answersChildren's vision assessment aged 3-14
10944? - correct answersFB removal
What is the standard for Australian / NZ sunglasses? - correct answersAS/NZS 1067
What is the standard mark for welding protection? - correct answersAS/NZS 1338.1
What is the standard mark for filters against UV? - correct answersAS/NZS 1338.2
, What is the standard mark for protection against IR radiation? - correct answers1338.3
What is the minimum a px records should be kept for? - correct answers7 years or until
the age of 25, whichever is the longest
Which state quotes a minimum of 10 years? - correct answersWestern Australia
What is the ocular marking HT? - correct answersHeat tempered
What is the ocular marking CT? - correct answersChemically tempered
What letters would be on a medium impact device? - correct answersI and F
What letters would be on a high impact device? - correct answersV and B
What letter would be on an extra high impact device? - correct answersA
What letters would be on specs for molten metals or hot solids? - correct answersM or 9
What are visual standards for cars and motorcycles? - correct answersUncorrected VA
no worse than 6/12 better eye - license allowed if adequate correction with specs,
Corrected VA no worse than 6/24. 110 degrees horizontally with 10 degrees above and
below midline, scotoma within 20 degrees of fixation
What are the visual standards for a HGV? - correct answersUncorrected VA is worse
than 6/9 in better eye or 6/18 either eye - conditional license if correctable. Visual field
140 degrees within 10 degrees above and below the midline, no field loss/scotoma,
hemianopia, quadrantanopia likely to impede driving
What are the visual standards for a train driver? - correct answersCan't be worse than
6/9 in best eye, can't be worse than 6/18 either eye. No visual field defect, not
monocular, normal colour vision, no diplopia
What are the visual standards for an electrician? - correct answersAdequate colour
vision - anomalous colour vision may be acceptable, D15 test.
What are category A conditions for firefighters? - correct answersBCVA less than 6/9
binocularly, less than 6/18 either eye, uncorrected distance less than 6/36 binocularly,
BC NVA less than N5, visual fields less than 120 degrees in the horizontal field each
eye, protan defect, significant deutan defect, retinal detachment, diplopia, night
blindness, corneal scarring, monocular vision
What are category B conditions for firefighters? - correct answersMild deutan defect,
cataracts, progressive or recurring eye disease