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Retinal Conditions and Treatments

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What is the main consequence of abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina?

Tractional retinal detachment (correct)

Increased blood flow to the retina

Formation of new retinal cells

Temporary vision loss

How does abnormal fibrous tissue affect the retina's positioning?

It enhances the retina's elasticity

It stabilizes the retina in place

It results in a thicker retinal layer

It causes upward and downward tension (correct)

What type of retinal detachment is primarily caused by abnormal fibrous tissue?

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Exudative retinal detachment

Serous retinal detachment

Tractional retinal detachment (correct)

What can be a potential cause of abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina?

Inflammatory conditions Signup and view all the answers

In what direction does abnormal fibrous tissue extend in the retina?

Upward and downward Signup and view all the answers

When should screening for retinal effects begin for a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?

After 5 years of diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason screening for retinal effects in Type 1 diabetes is delayed?

The acute onset of the disease delays effects on the retina Signup and view all the answers

How long after the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes do retinal effects typically start to present?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the onset of Type 1 diabetes that affects screening practices?

Acute onset Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the effects of Type 1 diabetes on the retina?

They do not appear until years after diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fibrous Tissue in the Retina

Abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina can cause tractional retinal detachment, extending upwards and downwards.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

For Type 1 diabetes, screening should start after 5 years of diagnosis.
The reason is that Type 1 diabetes has a rapid onset and retinal effects may not be immediate.

Retinal Detachment Treatment

Scleral Buckle: This is the most common treatment for retinal detachment.
Par plana vitrectomy: This procedure is another treatment option.
Pneumatic Retinopexy: This procedure involves injecting a gas into the eye that pushes the retina back against the ocular wall.
PRP (Photocoagulation): Considered if aggressive fractional retinal detachment causes striations in the macula.

Exudative Retinal Detachment (ERD)

The exudative fluid causing ERD does not originate from the vitreous cavity.
This is because there is no break in the vitreous allowing access to the retina.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to retinal conditions such as fibrous tissue in the retina, diabetic retinopathy screening, and various treatment methods for retinal detachment. Test your knowledge on procedures like scleral buckle and pneumatic retinopexy. Gain insights into exudative retinal detachment and its causes.