Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Cataracts often present with significant _____ from car headlights at night

Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) presents with _____ visual field loss & normal visual acuity (until late stages).

Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is typically _____-lateral

Describe the pathophysiology of acute angle closure glaucoma: _____

_____ is a sight-threatening emergency marked by a sudden ↑ in IOP due to obstruction of aqueous humour outflow

O/E patients with cataracts will usually have _____ visual acuity

Hint: ↓/↑

What is the hallmark differentiator of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) vs acute angle closure glaucoma?

_____-angle glaucoma results in a painful, red eye and the pupil is fixed/non-reactive & semi-dilated

Intra-ocular pressure in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is most commonly _____, but normal-tension glaucoma can also occur

What is the second-line management of primary open-angle glaucoma (360° SLT unsuitable or need additional treatment)? _____