Glaucoma Assessment and Diagnosis Quiz
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What is the main cause of glaucoma?

  • Damage to the optic nerve
  • Accumulation of aqueous humor (correct)
  • Thickening of the cornea
  • Reduced intraocular pressure

    • What does Tonometry measure?

  • Corneal thickness
  • Intraocular pressure (correct)
  • Optic nerve damage
  • Visual field loss

    • Which test checks for the presence of vision loss in the peripheral field?

  • Gonioscopy
  • Perimetry (correct)
  • Tonometry
  • Ophthalmoscopy

    • What does Ophthalmoscopy involve?

    <p>Examining the optic nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pachymetry measure?

    <p>Thickness of the cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gonioscopy test?

    <p>Area where fluid drains out of the eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What confirms the diagnosis of glaucoma?

    <p>High eye pressure and optic nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for glaucoma?

    <p>Elevated IOP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test measures the thickness of the cornea?

    <p>Pachymetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Perimetry check for?

    <p>Presence of vision loss in peripheral field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tonometry measure?

    <p>Inner pressure of the eye (IOP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test involves examining the back of the eye, including the optic nerve?

    <p>Ophthalmoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of treatment for glaucoma?

    <p>Preventing damage to the optic nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method to achieve lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma treatment?

    <p>Eye drops or oral medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for advanced cataracts?

    <p>Cataract surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the procedure in cataract surgery that involves inserting an artificial lens?

    <p>To improve visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method of treating a detached retina?

    <p>Pneumatic retinopexy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging test is used in the assessment of macular degeneration?

    <p>Amsler grid test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is dry age-related macular degeneration diagnosed?

    <p>By the accumulation of yellowish spots known as drusen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration?

    <p>Anti-VEGF drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test involves using an eye chart to measure visual acuity?

    <p>Visual Acuity Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Scleral Buckling in treating a detached retina?

    <p>To push the retina back into place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Vitrectomy in treating a detached retina?

    <p>To remove and replace vitreous gel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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