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Define ophtalmology

study of the eye and its diesases

define epiphora

excesssive tearing

Define Blepharospasm

tightly closed eyelids as a result of pain

Define Blepharitis

inflammation of the eyelids

Define Anisocoria

Unequal pupil size

Define Phthisis bulbis

a smaller than normal globe

Define Buphthalmos

bigger than normal globe

Define exophthalmos

normal sized globe that is more prominent than usual; or is protruding from orbit


define enophthalmos

sucken globe. normal sized globe

define strabismus

deviation of the visual axis of the globe

define chemosis

swelling or edema of the conjunctiva

define keratitis

inflammation or diz of the cornea

define retrobulbar

behind the eye

define miosis

constricted pupil

define mydriasis

dilated pupil

define limbus

juction of clear cornea and white sclera

what is Trusopt and Azopt used for?

decrease of aqueous humor production

what disease does Trusopt and Azopt treat?

Glaucoma

What does Atropine do?

dilates eyes and helps with pain management

What does Timolol do?

decrease production of aqueous humor

When cant you use Corticosteroids?

When there is an ulcer present

What is Proparacaine used for?

Used to numb the cornea

Latanoprost and Travaprost are used to treat what?

Glaucoma

Cyclosporine is used to treat what?

KCS or immune-mediated keratisis diseases

How long must you wait between eye meds?

5 minutes

What is the order when giving multiple eye meds?

1. Liquid 2. Oil 3. Ointments

What does a Schirmer tear test do?

measures the aqueous portion of tear production


What does the Florescein dye do?

shows the presences of an ulcer

What is conjuctivitis?

inflammation, redness, or infection of the conjuctiva

What is conjuctivitis also known as?

"pink eye"

What is cherry eye?

hypertrophy/ prolapse of the nictating membrane (third eyelid)


Do cats get cherry eye?

no, only dogs

how cherry eye corrected?

topical cortcosteriods or sugery

What is Entropion?

rolling in of the eyelids allowing fur to contact cornea

What is Ectropion?

rolling outward of the eyelids exposing the cornea and conjuctiva

What happens in Dermoid?

an "island" of haired skin is on the cornea

What is it called when eyelashes grow on the inner margin of the eyelid or in the correct place but wrong direction?

Dystrichiasis

Why are eyelid masses bad in cats?

they are usually malignant

What are the signs of Corneal Ulcers?

blepharospasm, epiphora, hyperemic (red) conjunctiva

What are the name of ulcers that keep peeling back and wont heal?

indolent ulcers

what breed gets indolent ulcers often?

boxers

Are all ulcers in horses infected?

they should be treated as though they are

how do we treat melting ulcers in horses?

gentamicin or using their serum

what causes pigmentation of the cornea?

chronic irritation

what are the sings of pigmentation of the cornea?

corea becomes cloudy or opaque then brown, eventually covered with a pink conjuctival tissue

Does pigmentation of the cornea cause blindness?

yes

What is a dog with catarats usually a suspect for?

diabetes

What is cataracts?

an opacity of the lens

can cataracts be corrected?

Yes you can remove the lens

Will cataracts cause blindess?

Yes either partial or complete blindness

What is Sclerosis

a normal aging change of the pupil color

Does Sclerosis affect the animals vision?

no, just the color of the pupil

What is normal intraocular pressure?

12-22mmHG

what causes a increased aqueous humor production or decreased outflow?

glaucoma

what breed is glaucoma common in?

cocker spaniels

What are the signs of glaucoma?

corneal edema, dilated unresponsive pupil, pain, cloudy eye, buphthalmus

Treatment for glaucoma

diruectics, increase aqueous outflow, decrease aqueous production, gentamicin, enucleation, and pain meds

what is uveitis?

a general term for inflammation in the chorid, iris, or cillary body

How is uveitis caused?

trauma, foreign bodies, or infection

signs of uveitis

epiphora,photopobia, blepharospasm, corneal edema, chemosis, scleral injection

treatment for uveitis

NSAIDs, corticosteriods

what is it called when the globe is partically or completely popped out?

Proptosis

What breeds get progressive retinal atrophy?

golden retrievers, poodles, irish setters, cockers, mini schnauzers, collies, samoyed, gordon setters, and norweign elkhounds

what age do you see pra?

young to middle aged dogs

what does pra stand for?

progressive retinal atrophy

what are the presenting signs of pra?

loss of night vision then day vision followed by cataracts

what treatment is there for pra?

there is none

sclerosis must be differentiated from what other lens dysfunction?
cataracts
what is the most common cause of bilateral conjunctivitis in young kittens?
FVR
is glaucoma an emergency
yes