Ophthalmological Emergencies

Description: This quiz covers various ophthalmological emergencies, including their symptoms, causes, and appropriate management.
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Which of the following is a common symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma?

  1. Sudden onset of severe eye pain

  2. Blurred vision

  3. Halos around lights

  4. Nausea and vomiting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is characterized by a sudden increase in intraocular pressure, causing severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, and nausea and vomiting.

What is the primary cause of uveitis?

  1. Bacterial infection

  2. Viral infection

  3. Autoimmune disorder

  4. Trauma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uveitis is often caused by an autoimmune disorder, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the eye tissues.

Which of the following is a symptom of retinal detachment?

  1. Floaters and flashes of light

  2. Blurred vision

  3. Loss of peripheral vision

  4. Eye pain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Retinal detachment is characterized by the separation of the retina from the underlying choroid, causing floaters and flashes of light, blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, and sometimes eye pain.

What is the immediate treatment for a corneal abrasion?

  1. Antibiotic eye drops

  2. Pain relievers

  3. Eye patch

  4. Corneal transplant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The immediate treatment for a corneal abrasion is to apply an eye patch to protect the cornea and promote healing.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a stye?

  1. Blepharitis

  2. Conjunctivitis

  3. Dry eye syndrome

  4. Vitamin A deficiency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid margins, is a common risk factor for developing a stye.

What is the most common cause of sudden vision loss in a patient with diabetes?

  1. Cataract

  2. Glaucoma

  3. Diabetic retinopathy

  4. Macular degeneration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, is the most common cause of sudden vision loss in diabetic patients.

Which of the following is a symptom of optic neuritis?

  1. Painful eye movements

  2. Blurred vision

  3. Loss of color vision

  4. Double vision


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve, is characterized by painful eye movements, blurred vision, loss of color vision, and sometimes double vision.

What is the primary treatment for a chemical burn to the eye?

  1. Flush with water

  2. Apply antibiotic ointment

  3. Cover the eye with a bandage

  4. Seek immediate medical attention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary treatment for a chemical burn to the eye is to immediately flush the eye with copious amounts of water to dilute and remove the chemical.

Which of the following is a symptom of episcleritis?

  1. Redness and irritation of the eye

  2. Pain and tenderness

  3. Blurred vision

  4. Floaters and flashes of light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Episcleritis, an inflammation of the episclera (the white outer layer of the eye), is characterized by redness and irritation of the eye, but typically does not cause pain, tenderness, blurred vision, or floaters and flashes of light.

What is the most common cause of uveitis in children?

  1. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

  2. Toxoplasmosis

  3. Herpes simplex virus

  4. Cytomegalovirus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition, is the most common cause of uveitis in children.

Which of the following is a symptom of orbital cellulitis?

  1. Proptosis (bulging of the eye)

  2. Pain and tenderness

  3. Fever

  4. Double vision


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Orbital cellulitis, an infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, is characterized by proptosis (bulging of the eye), pain and tenderness, fever, and sometimes double vision.

What is the treatment for a corneal ulcer?

  1. Antibiotic eye drops or ointment

  2. Corneal transplant

  3. Laser therapy

  4. Eye patch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The treatment for a corneal ulcer typically involves antibiotic eye drops or ointment to combat the infection.

Which of the following is a symptom of a subconjunctival hemorrhage?

  1. Redness of the eye

  2. Pain and tenderness

  3. Blurred vision

  4. Floaters and flashes of light


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A subconjunctival hemorrhage, a rupture of a small blood vessel in the conjunctiva (the clear outer layer of the eye), is characterized by redness of the eye, but typically does not cause pain, tenderness, blurred vision, or floaters and flashes of light.

What is the primary treatment for a detached retina?

  1. Laser therapy

  2. Cryotherapy

  3. Vitrectomy

  4. Eye patch


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary treatment for a detached retina is vitrectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous humor (the gel-like substance filling the eye) and reattach the retina.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a pinguecula?

  1. Age

  2. Sun exposure

  3. Dry eye syndrome

  4. Vitamin A deficiency


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sun exposure is a major risk factor for developing a pinguecula, a yellowish bump on the conjunctiva (the clear outer layer of the eye).

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