WorksheetsFECD Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Do Corneal endothelium regenerate ?
Yes, they regenerate
No
Under stress conditions they regenerate
Only central endothelial cells regenerate
Why Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy more common in females?
Not, Common in females
Dysregulation of estrogen metabolite pathways
Dysregulation in progestrone pathways
Pregnancy increases the risk of FECD
Which one the following is not true regarding Descemets Membrane?
Descemet's membrane- which is the basement membrane for the corneal endothelium
True Membrane-PAS Positive
Pseudomembrane(Not PAS positive)
Descemets Membrane 8–10 μm in adults
Which among the following is not a mimicker of guttae?
Pseudoguttae
Endothelial blebs
Endothelial denudation
Spheroidal degeneration
The most common cause of Pseudoguttae?
Infection
Iritis and Corneal inflammation
UV exposure
Post Yag Laser
Post surgical procedure
Which one of the following is not the mechanism of ROCK inhibitors in FECD?
Promoting endothelial cell proliferation and adhesion
Increasing cell migration
Endothelial cell regeneration
Inhibition of apoptosis
Which of the following is not characteristic of Descemets Membrane in Early onset Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy?
Anterior band layer of DM is thinned out
Posterior banded layer is of normal thickness
Anterior band of Descemets Membrane is thickened
Posterior internal collagenous layer can be present
Which of the following symptom not associated with FECD?
Blurring of vision more in the morning
Sensitivity to light/Photophobia
Foreign body sensation/grittiness
Floaters
Which of the following is not true regarding guttae?
Degenerating endothelial cells produce a pathologic secretion product called hyaline excrescences.
In the early stages, guttata are isolated
Guttae changes are reversible
Guttata correlates with membrane thickening
When planning a triple procedure( DSAEK+Cataract+IOL), how will you chose IOL power?
No change in IOL selection
Myopic shift-1 to 1.5 D
Hyperopic shift-1 to 1.5 D
Hyperopic shift of 0.5D
