Ophthalmology Lecture: Retinal Conditions

Flashcards covering Retinal detachment, Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), Central Retinal Vein Thrombosis (CRVT), and Macular Degeneration.

Retinal detachment is defined as the __________ of the retina from the back of the eye.

Separation

clinical feature of retinal detachment is the sudden onset of _________

floaters and flashes

The clinical visual sensation often described by patients with retinal detachment is that a __________ .

curtain came down over the eyes

Fundoscopy for retinal detachment shows a __________ in the vitreous cavity.

large shadow

management of the retinal mangagement

Immediated referral

Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is caused by arterial obstruction from __________ .

Atherosclerotic emboli/thrombi

In patients with CRAO, fundoscopy reveals a classic __________ at the macula.

cherry red spot

the clinical features for central retinal artery occlusion ______

painless

clinical presentation for central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)

sudden loss of vision in one eye, no light perception

Initial management of CRAO includes direct digital pressure to _________and re-breathing __________ .

massage eye-globe directly , CO2

The medical treatment for CRAO within $30\,\text{mins}$ of presentation includes administering IV __________ .

acetazolamide

Central retinal vein thrombosis (CRVT) is characterized on fundoscopy by a __________ appearance.

stormy sunset

what does this indicate

central retinal vein thrombosis

Visual clinical features of CRVT include sudden loss of central vision and a vision that improves with a __________ .

distorted image