Rapid Fire Glaucoma Flashcard

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What is the significance of emulsified silicone oil in glaucoma management?

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Emulsified silicone oil can indicate complications following cataract surgery and vitrectomy, potentially leading to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients.

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What are the longitudinal and circular ciliary body fibers?

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These fibers are part of the ciliary body that help in the accommodation process and can be involved in conditions leading to glaucoma.

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What is the purpose of Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (PI)?

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Laser PI is a procedure used to create a hole in the peripheral iris to relieve intraocular pressure in angle-closure glaucoma.

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What is Argon Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty (ALPI)?

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ALPI is a laser treatment that reshapes the peripheral iris to open the angle and improve aqueous outflow in glaucoma patients.

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What are the features of a trabecular meshwork obstruction?

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Obstruction can present as broader, irregular, and tent-shaped structures that bridge the trabecular meshwork, affecting aqueous outflow.

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What is the role of anterior pigmentation in glaucoma?

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Anterior pigmentation can indicate congenital or normal variants in the angle structures, which may influence the risk of developing glaucoma.

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What is hypotony and its significance in glaucoma?

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Hypotony refers to abnormally low intraocular pressure, which can occur after trauma and may lead to complications in glaucoma management.

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What are the potential management options for shallow anterior chamber (AC) in glaucoma?

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Management options include Laser PI, ALPI, and cataract extraction with endocyclophotocoagulation.

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What is the impact of blunt trauma on intraocular pressure?

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Blunt trauma can lead to prolonged hypotony, affecting the stability of intraocular pressure and overall eye health.

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What is gonioscopy and its importance in glaucoma diagnosis?

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Gonioscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows visualization of the anterior chamber angle, crucial for diagnosing different types of glaucoma.