Lab 4 Reproductive/Sensory II/ Clinicals
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
Mechanism
Degredation of retina. Photoreceptor cells wear down and leave buildup of pigment on retina.
Symptoms
Trouble seeing low light, blind spots, tunnel vision
Risk factors
family history, associated syndromes
Treatments
therapies and medications that help symptoms
Keratoconus
Mechanism
Cornea has cone shape. breakdown of collagen, intraocular pressure
Symptoms
worsening vision, double vision, seing halos
Risk factors
Family history, eye disorder, eye rubbing
Treatments
glasses/contacts, therapy
Macular degeneration
Mechanism
Dry - gradual vision loss, macula thins
Wet - blood vessels grow abnormally, damging the macula
Symptoms
unable to see in low light, blurred vision, problems in seeing colors
Risk factors
Family history, being overeight, smoking
Treatments
Medications and laser therapy to reduce symptoms
Glaucoma
Mechanism
damage to optic nerve affecting visual information to get to the brain.
Symptoms
Eye pain, headaches, double vision
Risk factors
being 40 and older, being black and asian, being female, family history.
Treatments
Medications and surgeries