Term
Name 4 substances that are in the vitreous that help maintain the gel consistency |
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Definition
Collagen
Proteins
Sugars
Hyaluronic Acid |
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Term
2 places where the vitreous is adherent to the retina |
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Definition
Anteriorly at the pars plana
Posteriorly at the Optic Nerve |
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Term
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Definition
Areas of liquifaction and solidification form in the vitreous as we age |
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Term
3 causes of vitreal syneresis other than age |
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Definition
Surgery
High myopia
Intraocular inflammation |
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Term
What causes the Weiss Ring floater? |
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Definition
Detachment of the vitreous at the optic nerve head |
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Term
What causes the flashes of light associated with a retinal tear? |
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Definition
The pulling of the vitreous on the retina causes photopsias |
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Term
T/F
Anterior vitreal detachment is more common than posterior |
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Definition
False,
Posterior is more common |
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Term
Management of a sudden onset floater with no other symptoms or signs |
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Definition
DFE, follow up in 1-4 weeks and repeat DFE
See again in 4-8 weeks if persistent |
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Term
Definitive test for PVD vs. RD |
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Definition
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Term
Benign Calcified phospholipids in the vitreous |
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Definition
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Term
Another name for cholesterosis bulbi |
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Definition
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Term
Vitreal change associated with systemic polyneuropathy |
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Definition
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Term
T/F
It is normal to see leukocytes in the vitreous |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
When old RBCs are in the vitreous and they look yellow |
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Term
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Definition
Pigment cells/melanocytes in vitreous |
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Term
What does Shafer's sign indicate? |
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Definition
Retinal break or detachment |
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Term
T/F
Retina and choroid thicken in the periphery, ie. towards the ora |
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Definition
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Term
Inner retina is oxygenated by |
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Definition
Retinal arterioles in nerve fiber layer |
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Term
Outer retina is oxygenated by |
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Definition
long and short ciliary arteries in choroid |
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Term
6 Steps of Engel & Morgans Diagnostic Thought Process |
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Definition
Differentiate
Specify
Correlate
Etiology
Formulate
Effect |
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Term
What does VISTA stand for in the VISTA MIND ANALYSIS |
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Definition
V-Vacular, vitamin deficiency
I-Inflammation, infection
Systemic Disease
T-trauma, toxic
A-Age-related |
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Term
What does MIND stand for in the VISTA MIND ANALYSIS |
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Definition
M-Mass
I-Infantile, idiopathic
N-neoplasm
D-Demyelination |
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Term
What layer do flame hemorrhage occur in? |
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Definition
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Term
In which layer are dot & blot hemorrhages found |
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Definition
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Term
Where does drusen accumulate? |
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Definition
In Bruch's membrane, between the RPE and choroid |
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Term
What causes Cotton Wool Spots and in which layer? |
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Definition
Ischemia causes cotton wool spots, debris builds up in retinal nerve ganglion cells and local swelling of Nerve Fiber Layer occurs |
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Term
What is the most common cause of retinal infection and posterior uveitis? |
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Definition
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Term
T/F
Toxoplasmosis can be acquired through a break in the skin |
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Definition
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Term
Describe the vitreous and retina in an active toxo infection |
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Definition
White fluffy lesions with edema on the retina
Foggy vitreous due to inflammation |
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Term
Toxoplasmosis ocular symptoms |
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Definition
Blur
floaters
red eye
VF loss if papillitis/retinal scar |
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Term
Diagnosing Toxoplasmosis using ELISA, looking for what specifically? |
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Definition
Toxo plasmosis specific IgG and IgM antibodies |
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Term
Which 2 drugs are found in the combo drug Bactrim |
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Definition
Sulfadiazine & Trimethoprim |
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Term
Management of Ocular Toxoplasmosis |
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Definition
Manage the Anterior Uveitis
Watch for retinal tears
Cryopexy
Vitrectomy
Photocoagulation
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Term
How is toxocariasis transmitted? |
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Definition
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Term
Symptoms of visceral form of toxoplasmosis |
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Definition
Cough
Chest pain
Intermittent fever
Loss of appetite |
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Term
White granuloma in posterior pole with RPE hyperplasia and fibrotic bands that radiate from the lesion towards the optic nerve
Presentation of which infection? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Retinoblastoma
Coat's dz
Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
Retinopathy of prematurity
Diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis |
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Term
Medical Management of toxocariasis |
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Definition
Steroids
Antihelminthic drugs |
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Term
Ocular Management of toxocariasis |
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Definition
Photocoagulation
RD repair
Anterior Uveitis management
Pars Plana Vitrectomy |
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Term
General systemic manifestation of histoplasmosis |
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Definition
Pulmonary, flu-like illness |
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Term
3 Classic Ocular Findings of Histoplasmosis |
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Definition
Circumpapillary choroidal scarring
Peripheral choroidal punched-out histo spots
choroidal neovascularization at macula |
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Term
Name some tests that optometrists can do that may be used to diagnose histoplasmosis |
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Definition
Amsler grid
FA
OCT
Fundus photos |
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Term
Medical Management of Histoplasmosis |
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Definition
Steroids
Amphotericin B
Ketoconazole |
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Term
Ocular management of Histo |
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Definition
Take home Amsler grid
Photocoagulation
Anti-VEGF if there is neo
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Term
Which abnormal pupil is associated with Neurosyphillis? |
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Definition
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Term
Describe the appearance of the retina with syphilis |
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Definition
multiple, flat, yellow/gray chorioretinal lesions
Hyperpigmentation with scarring |
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Term
Which layer of the cornea is involved in Interstitial Keratitis |
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Definition
Just the stroma
Endo and epi are uninvolved |
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Term
Systemic Management of Syphilis |
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Definition
Penicillin G IV
then long term tetracyline/doxycycline |
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Term
Which test is used for diagnosing syphilis infection? |
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Definition
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Term
Which test is used for monitoring syphilis infection? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Coughing
Night sweats
Recurrent fever
weight loss
pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) |
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Term
Phylctenular Keratoconjunctivitis used to have a strong associated with TB. Now that TB is less rampant, what is the current most common cause? |
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Definition
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Term
What type of uveitis is associated with TB |
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Definition
Anterior granulomatous
and posterior |
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Term
How may TB manifest in the choroid? |
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Definition
Choroiditis and yellow/white nodules or tubercles |
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Term
4 Drugs used in the tx of TB |
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Definition
Isoniazid PO qd
Rifampin PO qd
Pyrazinamide PO qd x 2 mos
Ethambutol |
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Term
Side effect of ethambutol |
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Definition
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Term
For lyme dz see systemic flashcards, I'm tired |
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Definition
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Term
3 Most common fungal retinal infections |
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Definition
Candida albicans
Aspergillus
Cryptococcus |
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Term
Treatment of Fungal Retinitis |
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Definition
Traditional Antifungals like amphotericin B
Azoles-like fluconazole
Echinocandins-caspofungin, micafungin
Vitreal tap
Vitrectomy |
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Term
Name 4 Retinal diseases that have autoimmune etiologies |
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Definition
Sarcoidosis
Lupus
Pars planitis
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome |
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Term
Most common ocular complication of sarcoidosis |
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Definition
Lacrimal gland disorders cause severe dry eye |
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Term
What causes the candle wax drippings that are indicative of sarcoidosis |
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Definition
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Term
What causes the string of pearls appearance in sarcoidosis |
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Definition
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Term
Name the 2 types of iris nodules associated with sarcoidosis and their location |
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Definition
Busacca and Koeppe
Koeppe are near the pupillary margin
Busacca are more peripheral |
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Term
Definitive test for sarcoid diagnosis? |
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Definition
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Term
Name 3 disorders that commonly present with iris nodules |
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Definition
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Term
Name 5 diseases that commonly present with chorioretinitis |
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Definition
Histo
Toxo
Syphilis
TB
Sarcoidosis |
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Term
Medical managemetn of sarcoidosis |
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Definition
Prednisone 60-100mg PO qd |
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Term
What may be injected to treat uveitis in sarcoid patients? |
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Definition
Triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/mL |
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Term
Why must a pt be monitored after injection of triamcinolone acetonide? |
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Definition
It will cause an IOP spike and Posterior subcapsular cataract formation |
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Term
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Definition
Fever
Joint pain
malar rash
(woman of child-bearing age) |
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Term
Most common retinal manifestation of lupus |
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Definition
Retinal hemorrhages
Cotton wool spots (NFL)
Periphlebitis (less common than above) |
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Term
Main ocular complication of lupus |
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Definition
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Term
Sheathed narrow retinal arterioles with white exudates adjacent to the vessels |
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Definition
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Term
3 other names for pars planitis |
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Definition
Intermediate uveitis
Cyclitis
Peripheral uveitis |
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Term
What are "snowballs" and which itis are they associated with? |
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Definition
They are coalesced infiltrates in the vitreous and are associated with Pars planitis |
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Term
What is snowbanking and which 'itis' is it associated with? |
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Definition
Exudates coalesce and then break off into the vitreous, associated with pars planitis |
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Term
10-15% of Pars Planitis cases are associated with which other disorder? |
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Definition
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Term
Objective signs of pars planitis |
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Definition
dirty, yellow exudates aggregate near vessels in extreme periphery
Snowballs
Snowbanking
Cystoid Macular Edema
Periphlebitis |
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Term
What are the most common ocular complications associated with Pars Planitis |
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Definition
Cystoid Macular Edema
Cataracts |
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Term
Management of Pars Planitis |
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Definition
Steroids
Crytotherapy to snowbank
Photocoagulation to neovascularization
Pars plana vitrectomy
Immunosuppresives |
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Term
Skin & Hair changes associated with VKH syndrome |
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Definition
Alopecia
Poliosis
Vitiligo |
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Term
Neurological changes associated with VKH |
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Definition
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Encephalopathy (rarely) |
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Term
Ocular Disease associated with VKH |
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Definition
Granulomatous Anterior Uveitis
Multifocal choroiditis that can result in sensory retina detachment
Vitritis
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Hemes
SUNSET glow |
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Term
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Definition
FA
Ultrasound
Lab tests (HLA) |
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Term
Name 3 differential diagnoses of VKH |
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Definition
Idiopathic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
Behcet's disease |
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Term
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Definition
Treat uveitis
Intensive steroids via Oral, IV or periocular
Immunosuppresive agents |
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|
Term
3 Stages of Fluorescein Angiography |
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Definition
Pre-arterial phase (Choroidal flush)
Arterial-venous phase
Late Phase
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Term
Describe order of fluorescences in Arterial-venous phase of FA |
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Definition
Artery core
artery wall
capillaries
vein wall
vein core |
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Term
What changes are seen in the late phase of FA |
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Definition
Decrease in choroidal flush
hyperfluorescence at ONH |
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Term
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Definition
Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy |
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Term
|
Definition
Multiple Evanescent white dot syndrome |
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Term
|
Definition
Acute zonal occult outer retinopathy |
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Term
Multifocal inflammatory disorder with yellow-white-gray posterior, circumscribed flat lesions at the level of the RPE and choroid with choroidal non-perfusion in the posterior pole |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
Recent immune system trigger
VA decrease/scotoma
Bilateral, painless vision loss with viral illness
HA
Metamorphopsias, floaters etc. |
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Term
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Definition
Vitritis in 35%
Lesions that leave residual mottling |
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Term
Which test is crucial in diagnosis of APMPPE? |
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Definition
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Term
Describe the fluorescence seen in ICG Angiography in APMPPE |
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Definition
Delayed choroidal filling
Hypofluorerscence in both early and late phases |
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Term
Describe the fluorescence seen with FA in APMPPE |
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Definition
Early hypofluorescence
Late Hyperfluorescence |
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Term
What would you expect to see in an OCT of APMPPE |
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Definition
hyperreflective areas above the RPE and nodular hyper-reflective lesions within RPE |
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Term
Name some ocular complications of APMPPE |
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Definition
CNVM
Central serous RD
Choroidal vasculitis
CRVO
Hemorrhagic maculopathy
Optic neuropathy |
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Term
What is another name for geographic helicoid peripapillary choroidopathy |
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Definition
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|
Term
How does Serpiginous Choroiditis affect vision? |
|
Definition
Blurry vision
Metamorphopsias
Central scotomas |
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Term
Serpiginous Choroiditis is correlated with which genetic marker |
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Definition
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Term
Which layers of the posterior pole are inflamed in serpiginous choroiditis |
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Definition
RPE
Choroid
Vitritis in 30% |
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Term
What structure do the pseudopods extend from in acute phase of serpiginous choroiditis |
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Definition
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|
Term
Describe FA appearance of serpiginous choroiditis |
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Definition
Early hypo of central scar and
early hypo of inactive creamy lesions |
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Term
Management of Serpiginous Choroiditis |
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Definition
Immunosuppressive agents
Oral Steroids
Amsler Grid
Monitor for complications
RTC 6 mos |
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|
Term
Name 2 ocular complications of serpiginous choroiditis |
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Definition
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|
Term
Another name for Punctate Inner Choroidopathy |
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Definition
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Term
Multifocal Choroiditis may be associated with which virus |
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Definition
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Term
Why is multifocal choroiditis called pseudohisto? |
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Definition
Because the lesions look very similar to punched out histo spots |
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Term
At what level are the lesions in Multifocal Choroiditis? |
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Definition
At the level of the RPE and choriocapillaris |
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|
Term
3 Ocular Manifestations of multifocal choroiditis |
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Definition
Vitritis (90%)
Anterior Uveitis (50%)
Optic Disc Edema |
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|
Term
3 Complications of multifocal choroiditis |
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Definition
CNVM
CME
Subretinal Fibrotic Scarring |
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|
Term
Appearance of FA in multifocal choroiditis |
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Definition
Early hyperfluorescence of active lesions |
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|
Term
Multifocal Choroiditis
Tendency for recurrence |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Visual prognosis in multifocal choroiditis |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Management of Multifocal Choroiditis |
|
Definition
Amsler
Oral steroids
laser tx of CNVM
Immunosuppressives
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|
Term
Common presentation of MEWDS |
|
Definition
Young female with prodromal flu-like symptoms
Acute unilateral vision loss and photopsia
May see spots (not floaters) |
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Term
Which parts of the posterior pole are involved in MEWDS |
|
Definition
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Term
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Definition
Unilateral
Many creamy, flat dots in posterior pole that spare the fovea
Possible disc edema and vitritis
Macula has granular appearance |
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Term
|
Definition
wreath-like hyperfluorescence and late focal staining
disc hyperfluorescence |
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Term
Visual field results in MEWDS |
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Definition
Possibly enlarged blind spot due to optic nerve involvement |
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Term
Visual prognosis for MEWDS |
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Definition
Good, should return to normal in 6-12 weeks |
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|
Term
Another name for vitiliginous choroidopathy |
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Definition
Birdshot retinochoroidopathy |
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Term
What is the key diagnostic feature of Birdshot retinochoroidopathy |
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Definition
Genetic Marker HLA-A29 (90% association) |
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Term
All of the multifocal white dot syndromes have very similar symptoms. What is one unique symptom of Birdshot retinochoroidopathy |
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Definition
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Term
In addition to HLA-A29 correlation in Birdshot retinochoroidopathy, what other diagnostic test exists? |
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Definition
ERG is abnormal in 90%
Reduced B wave response (photoreceptors) |
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Term
Ocular Manifestations of Birdshot retinochoroidopathy |
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Definition
Chronic vitritis
Retinal vasculitis
CME
AION |
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|
Term
FA appearance in Birdshot retinochoroidopathy |
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Definition
Early hypo
late accumulation of dye
Vascular leakage in larger veins |
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Term
Describe the classic FA presentation of cystoid macular edema |
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Definition
Petal-like appearance around the macula |
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Term
Management of Birdshot retinochoroidopathy |
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Definition
Low dose steroid
Immunosuppressives
Best spectacle Rx/Low vision devices
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|
Term
Which 2 of the retinal pigment epitheliopathies are more common in women? |
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Definition
Recurrent multifocal choroiditis
MEWDS |
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Term
Of the Retinal Pigment Epitheliopathies which has only a unilateral presentation |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Of the Retinal Pigment Epitheliopathies which rarely is recurrent |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Of the Retinal Pigment Epitheliopathies which is generally chronic |
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Definition
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Term
Clinical Appearance:
Creamy multiple placoid lesions in posterior pole; anterior uveitis and vitritis in 50% |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Clinical Appearance:
Pseudopod subretinal scarring extending out from disc in propeller-like pattern; gray lesions develop at scars during activity; choroidal neo may develop |
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Definition
Geographical Helicoid Peripapillary Choroidopathy
(Serpiginous) |
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|
Term
Clinical Appearance:
Small, multiple, yellow white lesions that are grey when active, occur in posterior pole, may develop choroidal neo or subretinal fibrosis |
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Definition
Recurrent Multifocal Choroiditis |
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|
Term
Clinical Appearance:
Several small white dots in posterior pole with a granular macula. With resolution granularity and white dots fade |
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Definition
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|
Term
Clinical Appearance:
Multiple creamy white spots midperipherally,
chronic vitritis, optic disc edema
vasculitis, cystoid macular edema |
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Definition
Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy |
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Term
Implicated causes of acute retinal necrosis |
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Definition
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|
Term
In ARN, where does the necrosis start and in which direction does it move? |
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Definition
Starts peripherally and moves centrally |
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|
Term
Which 'itis' are associated with ARN |
|
Definition
Anterior uveitis
Vitritis
Retinal vasculitis |
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|
Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
What are you mainly looking for when you perform DFE on ARN patient? |
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Definition
Looking for retinal detachment |
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Term
|
Definition
Repair RD
Treat 'itis' with steroids/cycloplege
Antivirals
Low dose aspirin to prevent occlusive vasculitis |
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|
Term
AZOOR-Most commonly affect age and ethnicity |
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Definition
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|
Term
Visual changes experienced with AZOOR |
|
Definition
Strange multi-colored lights
Sudden vision loss |
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|
Term
AZOOR
Generally unilateral or bilateral |
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Definition
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|
Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
Visual field following resolution of AZOOR |
|
Definition
65% have an enlarged blind spot |
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|
Term
Symptoms of endophthalmitis |
|
Definition
Pain
Vision Loss
Abnormal Post-surgical inflammation |
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|
Term
Critical feature of endophthalmitis |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Lid edema
conjunctival chemosis
corneal edema
Vitritis
Wound abnormalities
Hypopyon |
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|
Term
For which endophthalmitis patients are vitrectomy most helpful? |
|
Definition
Pts who have only Light perception Visual acuity
Not as beneficial if VA better than that. |
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|
Term
Name 3 intense antibiotics listed in tx of endophthalmitis |
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Definition
Vancomycin
Amikacin
ceftazidime |
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|
Term
3 Considerations in determing cause of endophthalmitis |
|
Definition
Fungal infection
Retained lens material
Toxic reaction to irrigating fluid
Difficult/prolonged surgery |
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|
Term
Organism that is a very common cause of endophthalmitis |
|
Definition
Gram positive bacteria, especially Staph
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|
Term
Name 6 Differential Diagnoses for Cotton Wool Spots |
|
Definition
Diabetic Retinopathy
HTN
Severe anemia
SLE
leukemia
HIV/AIDS |
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|
Term
Name 3 types of retinal hemorrhage associated with HIV/AIDS |
|
Definition
Flame shaped
Dot/blot
Roth spots |
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|
Term
What is the most common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients prior to starting HAART |
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Definition
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|
Term
What is the leading cause of blindness in AIDS patients? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Symptoms of CMV ocular infection in AIDS |
|
Definition
Painless vision decrease
Hazy vision
Floaters/flashes
Metamorphopsia
VF defect |
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|
Term
Signs of CMv retinitis in AIDS |
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Definition
Patchy yellow-white areas with secondary hemorrhage along the edges
Full thickness necrotizing retinitis
Occurs along major vascular arcades and near ONH |
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|
Term
3 Presentations of CMV retinitis |
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Definition
Hemorrhagic
Brushfire
Granular |
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|
Term
Sequelae of CMV retinitis |
|
Definition
Vessel attenuation
Calcifications where atrophied
Capillary nonperfusion
Chorioretinal scarring
Loss of VA
Optic Atrophy
RD |
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|
Term
|
Definition
HIV Retinopathy
PORN
HZV retinitis
HSV retinitis
Toxo retinochoroiditis
Infectious multifocal choroiditis |
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|
Term
Name 4 CMV Retinitis Complications |
|
Definition
Papillitis
Macular edema
Vasculitis
Uveitis |
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|
Term
What unique form of uveitis may HIV patients experience? |
|
Definition
Immune recovery uveitis where their immune system has recovered enough that is can actually respond to the ?HIV antigens |
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|
Term
Name 3 Anticytomegaloviral medications |
|
Definition
Ganciclovir
Foscarnet
Cidofovir |
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|
Term
Name the eye implant used to treat CMV retinitis
What does it release? |
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Definition
Vitrasert, releases ganciclovir into the vitreous |
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|
Term
Name 4 common sites of Kaposi's sarcoma |
|
Definition
Lymph nodes
GI tract
Pulmonary Involvement
Conj and or lid |
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|
Term
3 methods of treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma |
|
Definition
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|
Term
At what CD4 count does retinitis tend to develop in HIV patients |
|
Definition
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|
Term
How often should you see the HIV patient with a CD4 count of >400 |
|
Definition
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|
Term
How often should you see the HIV pt with CD4 count of 100-400 |
|
Definition
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|
Term
How often should you see the HIV pt with a CD4 count of <100 |
|
Definition
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|
Term
2 Lab tests for Toxocariasis |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Which of the white dot syndromes is known as pseudo-histo? |
|
Definition
|
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