General Surgery — Flashcards

The main presentation of cataracts is the _____

What is the definitive management for cataracts? _____

What is the management of acute angle closure glaucoma IF emergency opthalmic admission is NOT possible: - _____ - Pilocarpine drops (1 drop of 2% for blue eyes, 4% in brown eyes) - 500mg PO acetazolamide - Analgesia - Anti-emetic if required

Hint: position

What is the leading cause of curable blindness worldwide? _____

Extended _____ is a risk factor for cataracts

Hint: medication

If primary open-angle glaucoma is suspected then refer _____

Acute angle closure glaucoma presents with _____ visual acuity

Hint: ↓/↑

What is the definitive management of acute angle closure glaucoma? _____

Cataracts can result from trauma e.g. _____/intraocular operation

Acute otitis externa lasts _____, whereas chronic otitis externa lasts >6 weeks