Optometry Notes (diseases, Infections, And Symptom
Optometry notes (diseases, infections, and symptom
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Optometry notes (diseases, infections, and symptoms) Exam Review
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Optometry Notes (diseases, Infections, And Symptom
Optometry notes (diseases, infections, and symptoms) Exam Review
Dry eye - ANS-condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye
Glaucoma - ANS-condition or disease where the optic nerve dies over time. clear fluid (acquis
humor) generated by the ciliary body and ...
Optometry notes (diseases, infections, and symptoms) Exam R eview Dry eye - ANS-✔✔ condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye Glaucoma - ANS-✔✔ condition or disease where the optic nerve dies over time. clear fluid (acquis humor) generated by the ciliary body and is drained through the angle. This fluid gets plugged up but fluid is still created and causes the pressure to rise. This causes the weakest part of the eye (optic nerve) to thin and grow o utward or pop. This is called optic nerve head cupping. develops very slowly and people don't notice it. starts in your side (peripheral vision) creates tunnel vision. There are many types. treatment - medicated eye drops or surgery to lower pressure (sam e for normal tension Glaucoma) can still advance and lose vision - early detection is key. causes - Genetics, Age, Trauma, High blood pressure, Diabetes Greatest risk - Those with Family history with Glaucoma, over the age of 60, Africans and Hispanics. Glaucoma symptoms - ANS-✔✔ Vision loss, Blindness, high eye pressure Macular degeneration - ANS-✔✔ Age related typically develops after age 50. Involves the part of the retina called the macula (Center bullseye of the retina) Sends the light signals that per tain to the very center of your vision. Dry and wet Dry- most common affects 85% of people diagnosed with disease. Less severe. Macular degeneration symptoms - ANS-✔✔ blurred out center vision, Affects ability to read. Night blindness (Harder time seeing in dim and low light settings.
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