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What is a characteristic feature of Tay-Sach's Disease?
What is a characteristic feature of Tay-Sach's Disease?
Which of these is NOT a type of atypical retinitis pigmentosa?
Which of these is NOT a type of atypical retinitis pigmentosa?
What is a recommended treatment for high-risk drusen in Age Related Macular Degeneration?
What is a recommended treatment for high-risk drusen in Age Related Macular Degeneration?
In the context of Refsum syndrome, which symptom is NOT associated?
In the context of Refsum syndrome, which symptom is NOT associated?
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What is a common risk factor for developing Age Related Macular Degeneration?
What is a common risk factor for developing Age Related Macular Degeneration?
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What is the typical prognosis for individuals diagnosed with atypical retinitis pigmentosa?
What is the typical prognosis for individuals diagnosed with atypical retinitis pigmentosa?
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Which of the following statements regarding Age Related Macular Degeneration is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding Age Related Macular Degeneration is incorrect?
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Which type of retinitis pigmentosa is characterized by the absence of pigment spots?
Which type of retinitis pigmentosa is characterized by the absence of pigment spots?
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Study Notes
Refsum Syndrome
- Characterized by a combination of deafness, ataxia, polyneuropathy, and cardiomyopathy.
Atypical Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Subtypes include:
- RP without pigment spots (RP sin pigmento).
- Retinitis punctata albescence, identified by white spots on the retina.
- Unilateral retinitis pigmentosa.
- Sectorial retinitis pigmentosa.
- Pericentric retinitis pigmentosa.
- Prognosis involves gradual loss of vision.
- Differential diagnosis includes:
- Night blindness.
- Ring scotoma and tubular visual fields.
- Optic atrophy.
- Treatments found to be ineffective:
- Vitamin A supplementation.
- Vasodilators.
- Low vision aids.
- Genetic counseling.
Amaurotic Family Idiocy
- Tay-Sach's Disease is notable for:
- Lipoid degeneration of ganglion cells in the brain and retina.
- Commonly seen in Jewish children, often associated with consanguinity.
- Symptoms typically manifest within the first year of life, with death usually occurring within 1-2 years.
- Fundoscopic findings include:
- Cherry red spot due to degeneration of the retina except for the fovea.
- Consecutive optic atrophy.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Definition: A macular disease resulting in severe central vision impairment in individuals over 50 years old.
- Typically bilateral and symmetrical presentation.
- Clinical presentation includes:
- Age-related maculopathy, characterized by drusen:
- Small, discrete, yellow-white slightly elevated bilateral symmetrical spots.
- Age-related maculopathy, characterized by drusen:
- Pathogenesis involves failure to clear debris, leading to accumulation between the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch's membrane.
- Risk factors for developing ARMD include:
- Presence of large soft confluent drusen (high-risk).
- Smoking and hypertension.
- Treatment strategies for reducing risk of high-risk drusen:
- Cessation of smoking.
- Management of hypertension.
- Use of multivitamins and antioxidants to potentially prevent progression of ARMD.
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Test your knowledge on various genetic eye disorders such as Refsum Syndrome and Atypical Retinitis Pigmentosa, along with conditions like Amaurotic Family Idiocy. This quiz covers symptoms, differential diagnoses, and ineffective treatments associated with these conditions. Assess your understanding of these critical topics in ophthalmology.
