G L A U C O M A - WUP

Which statement is correct about glaucoma?

• The vision loss that occurs with glaucoma is reversible with medications

• Normal IOP is about 11-21 mm Hg and is elevated in most patients with glaucoma

• Glaucoma occurs due to decreased IOP, which damages the optic nerve

• Surgical treatment can effectively cure glaucoma

Which of these is NOT a likely cause of painful red eye in a patient?

• Open Angle Glaucoma

• Conjunctivitis

• Corneal Laceration

• Closed Angle Glaucoma

You are asked by a patient on the differences between open angle and closed angle glaucoma.

They ask what type of examination can be performed to assess the anterior chamber of the eye.

Your response is?

• Ophthalmoscopy

• Retinoscopy

• Gonioscopy

• Tonometry

The following risk factors that should prompt you to refer a patient for glaucoma screening, EXCEPT:

• Systemic diseases

• Elevated IOP

• Family history of glaucoma

• Younger age

Function of the aqueous humor, EXCEPT:

• Elevates IOP

• Provides optical transparency to the eye

• Source of nutrition to the cornea and lens

• Maintains the shape of the eye

All of the following are examples of contact tonometers, EXCEPT:

• Schiotz Tonometer

• Tonopen

• Air puff tonometer

• Goldmann Applanation Tonometer

Timolol is a/an:

• Alpha Adrenergic Agonist

• Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

• Beta Blocker

• Calcium Channel Blocker

Aqueous fluid is produced in which chamber?

• Posterior chamber

• Anterior chamber

• Aqueous chamber

• Trabecular chamber

A patient presents with red eye, decreased visual acuity, raised IOP and shallow anterior chamber.

The most likely diagnosis is?

• Mature Cataract

• Retinal Detachment

• Open Angle Glaucoma

• Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma

Which medication is an example of an Alpha Adrenergic Agonist?

• Brinzolamide

• Betaxolol

• Brimonidine

• Dorzolamide