Ophthalmology: Exam Home study Review Assessment Questions and precise Answers 2023/2024

Ophthalmology: Exam Home study Review Assessment Questions and precise Answers 2023/2024 Which topical treatment for open angle glaucoma increases aqueous outflow? - correct answer prostaglandins What are two examples of prostaglandins used to treat open angle glaucoma? - correct answer Latanoprost (Xalantan) Bimatoprost (Lumigan) What are common side effects of using prostaglandins to treat open angle glaucoma? - correct answer reddening, stinging, iris color darkening, lids, vision loss How do Beta Blockers treat open angle glaucoma? - correct answer decrease aqueous production Name two examples of beta blockers used to treat open angle glaucoma. - correct answer Timolol (timoptic) Betaxolol (betopic) What are common side effects of using beta blockers to treat open angle glaucoma? - correct answer difficulty breathing, decreased HR and BP, fatigue and eye irritation What are two examples of alpha-adrenergic agents used to treat open angle glaucoma? - correct answer Apraclonidine (lopidine) Alphagan (brimonidine) What are common side effects of using alpha-adrenergic agents to treat open angle glaucoma? - correct answer irregular HR, elevated BP, eye irritation (fire-engine red), dry mouth Name two other miscellaneous topical treatments that can be used to treat open angle glaucoma. - correct answer Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and Miotic agents What is trabeculoplasty? - correct answer laser treatment for glaucoma A patient presents with the following acute symptoms: unilateral blurry vision, halos seen around lights, intense ocular pain and photophobia, N/V/diaphoresis. What may be a suspected diagnosis? - correct answer Acute angle closure glaucoma Upon PE of an acutely distressed patient with intense ocular pain and episodes of N/V you find the following signs: mid-dilated poorly reactive pupil, conjunctival injection, corneal edema, and IOP > 60. What is a suspected diagnosis? - correct answer Acute angle closure glaucoma What is termed a collection of blood in the anterior chamber, in front of the iris and behind the cornea? - correct answer Hyphema A + eight ball sign may indicate what? - correct answer Hyphema A history of ocular trauma or von Willebrand's disease may indicate what? - correct answer Hyphema Which structure produces aqueous fluid and where is it located? - correct answer ciliary body - posterior chamber What is a visual disturbance due to hardening of the lens from the normal aging process which results in the inability to focus near? - correct answer Presbyopia