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What is the significant risk factor for glaucoma?
What is the significant risk factor for glaucoma?
What does the visual field test check for in glaucoma assessment?
What does the visual field test check for in glaucoma assessment?
What does the examination of the optic nerve involve in glaucoma assessment?
What does the examination of the optic nerve involve in glaucoma assessment?
What does pachymetry measure in glaucoma assessment?
What does pachymetry measure in glaucoma assessment?
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How is the diagnosis of glaucoma made?
How is the diagnosis of glaucoma made?
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What does cataract assessment involve?
What does cataract assessment involve?
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What type of test is used to measure how well a person can read a series of letters from a distance?
What type of test is used to measure how well a person can read a series of letters from a distance?
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Which test involves the examination of the structures at the front of the eyes using a special microscope called a slit lamp?
Which test involves the examination of the structures at the front of the eyes using a special microscope called a slit lamp?
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What is used to dilate the pupils for the doctor to examine the back of the eyes and check for cataracts?
What is used to dilate the pupils for the doctor to examine the back of the eyes and check for cataracts?
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What involves a comprehensive review of the patient's medical history, including any family history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
What involves a comprehensive review of the patient's medical history, including any family history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
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Which type of AMD is diagnosed when yellowish spots known as drusen accumulate in and around the macula?
Which type of AMD is diagnosed when yellowish spots known as drusen accumulate in and around the macula?
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What test helps identify distortions in the visual field and is used as part of the assessment for macular degeneration?
What test helps identify distortions in the visual field and is used as part of the assessment for macular degeneration?
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What imaging test uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina as part of the assessment for macular degeneration?
What imaging test uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina as part of the assessment for macular degeneration?
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Which test involves injecting a special dye into a vein in the arm and taking pictures as the dye passes through the blood vessels in the retina?
Which test involves injecting a special dye into a vein in the arm and taking pictures as the dye passes through the blood vessels in the retina?
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Which type of cataract is diagnosed when signs indicate that abnormal blood vessels under the retina begin to grow toward the macula?
Which type of cataract is diagnosed when signs indicate that abnormal blood vessels under the retina begin to grow toward the macula?
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What is used to examine the back of the eye, where the retina is located, during the assessment for detached retina?
What is used to examine the back of the eye, where the retina is located, during the assessment for detached retina?
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Study Notes
Glaucoma Risk Factors and Assessment
- Elevated intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for glaucoma.
- Visual field tests assess peripheral vision to identify blind spots or visual field loss associated with glaucoma.
- Examination of the optic nerve involves visual inspection and imaging to check for damage or changes typical of glaucoma.
- Pachymetry measures the thickness of the cornea, which can affect intraocular pressure and risk for glaucoma.
- Diagnosis of glaucoma is made through a combination of eye pressure measurements, visual field tests, and optic nerve evaluation.
Cataract Assessment
- Cataract assessment involves visual acuity tests, slit lamp examinations, and pupil dilation to evaluate lens opacity.
- Visual acuity tests measure how well a person can read letters from a standardized distance.
- Slit lamp examination uses a special microscope to evaluate the front structures of the eyes in detail.
- Mydriatic eye drops are used to dilate pupils for thorough examination of the back of the eyes for cataract presence.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Assessment
- A comprehensive review of the patient's medical history includes evaluating family history of AMD.
- The dry type of AMD is characterized by yellowish spots called drusen accumulating in the macula.
- Aamsler grid test helps identify visual distortions and is useful in assessing macular degeneration.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) uses light waves to capture cross-sectional images of the retina, aiding in the assessment of macular degeneration.
- Fluorescein angiography involves injecting dye into a vein and taking photographs of blood vessels in the retina.
Special Types of Cataracts
- The wet type of cataract is diagnosed when abnormal blood vessels grow toward the macula, threatening vision.
Retinal Assessment
- Examination of the back of the eye utilizes specialized instruments during assessments for conditions like detached retina.
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Test your knowledge about the assessment of glaucoma with this quiz. Learn about eye pressure tests and visual field tests used in the assessment of glaucoma.
