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What is the main consequence of abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina?
What is the main consequence of abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina?
How does abnormal fibrous tissue affect the retina's positioning?
How does abnormal fibrous tissue affect the retina's positioning?
What type of retinal detachment is primarily caused by abnormal fibrous tissue?
What type of retinal detachment is primarily caused by abnormal fibrous tissue?
What can be a potential cause of abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina?
What can be a potential cause of abnormal fibrous tissue in the retina?
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In what direction does abnormal fibrous tissue extend in the retina?
In what direction does abnormal fibrous tissue extend in the retina?
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When should screening for retinal effects begin for a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?
When should screening for retinal effects begin for a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?
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What is the primary reason screening for retinal effects in Type 1 diabetes is delayed?
What is the primary reason screening for retinal effects in Type 1 diabetes is delayed?
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How long after the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes do retinal effects typically start to present?
How long after the diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes do retinal effects typically start to present?
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What is a characteristic feature of the onset of Type 1 diabetes that affects screening practices?
What is a characteristic feature of the onset of Type 1 diabetes that affects screening practices?
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Which statement is true regarding the effects of Type 1 diabetes on the retina?
Which statement is true regarding the effects of Type 1 diabetes on the retina?
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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.
