NSC 832 Eye Disorders and Abnormalities Questions and Correct
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Ptosis - CORRECT ANSWER -drooping of the upper eyelid; mysasthenia gravis, damage to
CNIII
Episclerits - CORRECT ANSWER -Localized ocular inflammation of the episcleral vessels
blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWER -o Chronic inflammation of the eyelids at the base of the hair
follicles
§ Often from S. aureus
· Exopthalmos - CORRECT ANSWER -bulging eyes
Papilledema - CORRECT ANSWER -o Increased cranial pressure exuding through optic disc
and cup
§ Pressure from brain into eye
§ Eye is best way to see is happening to brain
o Can't see wear optic disc begins or ends. No view of physiological cup
· Cotton wool spots - CORRECT ANSWER -o Small areas of yellowish white coloration in the
retina
o Occur because the blood supply through the retinal vessels and the nerve fibers are injured
resulting in swelling and the appearance of a "cotton wool spot.
o Most common cause diseases that affect retina blood supply. E.g.
o Diabetes
o Hypertension
Answers |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!!!
Ptosis - CORRECT ANSWER -drooping of the upper eyelid; mysasthenia gravis, damage to
CNIII
Episclerits - CORRECT ANSWER -Localized ocular inflammation of the episcleral vessels
blepharitis - CORRECT ANSWER -o Chronic inflammation of the eyelids at the base of the hair
follicles
§ Often from S. aureus
· Exopthalmos - CORRECT ANSWER -bulging eyes
Papilledema - CORRECT ANSWER -o Increased cranial pressure exuding through optic disc
and cup
§ Pressure from brain into eye
§ Eye is best way to see is happening to brain
o Can't see wear optic disc begins or ends. No view of physiological cup
· Cotton wool spots - CORRECT ANSWER -o Small areas of yellowish white coloration in the
retina
o Occur because the blood supply through the retinal vessels and the nerve fibers are injured
resulting in swelling and the appearance of a "cotton wool spot.
o Most common cause diseases that affect retina blood supply. E.g.
o Diabetes
o Hypertension
