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Ophthlmolgy
Henry Rocha (hr430@cam.ac.uk)A g e n d a
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ANATOMY
Basic anatomy and examination of the eye
COMMON PRESENTATIONS:
• SUDDEN VISION LOSS
• GRADUAL VISION LOSS
• RED EYE
•TODAY, BUT NOTES GIVEN AT THE
END OF SLIDES)Anatomy
ANTERIOR POSTERIORE x a m in a tio n
E• EyelidsSSESSMENT
• Cornea
• Pupilnctiva
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS
• Visual Fields
• Pupil response
• Direct/indirect ophthalmoscopy
• Fluorescein
• Colour vision Su dden Vision oss
ImeiteOphthorefAis<6/60VPainful p ti c Neuritis
Hx:28 F, sudden painful LOV in the Reye. She also reports increased
urinary frequency and urgency along with tingling down the L leg
CAUSES: INVESTIGATIONS + MANAGEMENT:
• Multiple Sclerosis – sensory loss, ataxia, spastic• Urgent referral to Eye Clinic + Neurology (within
weakness +/- internuclear ophthalmoplegia 1W)
• Diabetes • MRI of brain and orbits with gadolinium
• Syphilis
contrast
FEATURES: • High-dose steroids
• Unilateral decrease in VA over hours to days • Recovery usually takes 4-6 weeks
• Dyschromatopsia
• Pain worse on eye movement
• 65% normal fundus
• RAPD
• VF defects – central scotoma, arcuate or altitudinal field
defects Anterior Ischaemic Op tic Neuropathy
(AION)
Non-
Arteritic
arertc AION
AIONArteritic A I O N
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Female (>60 years old)
• Unilateral throbbing headache
• Jaw claudication and scalp tenderness
• Systemically unwell
• Sudden painful unilateral visual loss
(VA < 6/60, high risk of fellow eye
involvement)
MANAGEMENT:
• Immediate referral
• ESR + CRP
• Temporal arterybiopsy
• High dose steroids ASAPNon-Arteritic A I O N
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Sudden – NOT PAINFUL,
unilateral dVA (>6/60)
• VF defects – superior or
inferior altitudinal defect
• Look for vascular risk factors
e.g. HTN, diabetes
• Small crowded optic disc
(small/absent optic cup)
MANAGEMENT:
• Urgent referral
• Manage co-morbidities and
treat underlying causeAqueous Fluid Production & Drainage
Aqueous Fluid Production
• Produced by the non-
pigmented epithelium of the
ciliary body
Aqueous Fluid Drainage:
• 90% is through the Trabecular
Meshwork Pathway (TM →
Schlemm’s Canal → episcleral
veins)
• Uveoscleral pathway (10%) –
ignore for UKMLA SBA
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Hx:40 F, presents with a red L eye and significant nausea. She also reports a significant
headache, blurry vision and photophobia. On examination, you note that her L pupil is
dilated and does not respond to light. MANAGEMENT:
• Immediate ophthalmology referral
CLUES IN HISTORY: • Medical: No guidelines for initialmanagement
• Sudden severe pain: may be ocular or but can lie patient supine + use glaucoma
headache eyedrops + IV acetazolamide
• Symptoms worse with mydriasis (pupil dilation • Surgical: Definitive management is
eg. when in a dark room) BILATERAL laser peripheral iridotomy
• Haloes around lights
• Semi-dilated non-reacting pupil
• Hard, red-eye
• Hypermetropia – small eyeball
• Systemic upsetCupto Dic RatioPainessRetinal Artery O cc lus io n (C R A O B R A O )
Hx:65M vasculopath presents with sudden LOV of L eye which came on suddenly 6
hours ago and is still ongoing.
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Vasculopathic history – thrombus formation
• History of smoking, GCA or vasculitis
• History of amaurosis fugax
• CRAO – RAPD, BRAO – typically no RAPD
MANAGEMENT: BRAO
• Immediate call with Ophthalmology
• CRAO – ocular massage, AC
paracentesis, IOP-lowering medications
and rebreathing into paper bag(?)
CRAO = central RAO; BRAO = branch RAO CRAORetinal Vein O c c lu s ion (CRVO/BRVO)
Hx:60M vasculopath presents with sudden painlessLOV of L eye which came on
suddenly 6 hours ago and is still ongoing
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Sudden painless dVA
• Vasculopathic history – thrombus formation
• Hyperviscosity history – eg. thrombophilia etc.
• ‘Blood and thunder’ or ‘stormy sunset’retina
• Haemorrhages + cotton wool spots
• Non-ischemic CRVO + BRVO – no RAPD
• Ischemic CRVO – RAPD BRVO
MANAGEMENT:
• Urgent referral to ophthalmology within 1 week
• Anti-VEGF or Ozurdex for macular oedema
• Laser PRP for neovascularization – since
ischemia drives neovascularization
CRVOPapilloedema
Hx:65M presents with a 2d history of transient visual loss. Upon further questioning he
reports a month history of worsening headaches (worse in the morning/when coughing)
CLUES IN HISTORY: MANAGEMENT:
• Bilateral + painless visual loss – note headache • BP – rule out malignant hypertension
is still painful • Immediate action
• Enlarged blind spot • MRI + MR venography
• Possible 6th nerve palsy • IIH – Acetazolamide + weight loss
CAUSES:
• IIH
• SOL
• Decreased CSF absorption/Increased CSF
production
• Look out for Cushing's triadWet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (10%)
Hx:83M referred GP with a new-onset inability to see objects near to him, especially at
night. On fundoscopy, the doctor notices well-demarcated red patches. PMHx of HTN
and he is a life-long smoker
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Painless + sudden dVA
• Main risk factors: >75YO, smoking, HTN
• Wavy lines = metamorphopsia (use Amsler Grid)
• Red hue = vitreous haemorrhage
• Visual hallucinations = Charles Bonnet syndrome
MANAGEMENT:
• Urgent Ophthalmology referral within 1 week
• Anti-VEGF injections to reduce
neovascularization
• Laser photocoagulation may be considered
• No preventative treatment and no cure G a du al Vision L o ss
• Dry AgrelatedacuarDegenerain
• ataacts
• PrimaryOpenngeG aucoma(PAO G)
• Retinopathy– DM TN+RO PD r yAge-Related Macular Degeneration (90%)
Hx: 77M presents to GP because he cannot read the newspaper properly, especially at
night time. Symptoms vary in intensity each day. The doctor performs a fundoscopy that
shows the presence of small accumulations of extracellular material between layers of the
eye. The examination is otherwise normal. He has no relevant past medical history and he is
a life-long smoker.
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Painless + gradual dVA
• Main risk factors: >75YO, smoking, HTN
• Wavy lines = metamorphopsia (use Amsler Grid)
• Visual hallucinations = Charles Bonnet syndrome
MANAGEMENT:
• Urgent Ophthalmology referral within 1 week
• Stop smoking + AREDS2 vitamin combination
+ can slow progress (no beta-carotene)
• No preventative treatment and no cureCataracts
Hx:83F is complaining of poor vision, which has been gradually progressing for the
last few years. On examination, there are obvious cataracts in both eyes, but best
corrected visual acuity is only slightly reduced at 6/9. She has no past ocular history.
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Painless + gradual dVA
• Can complain of loss of contrast, glare and haloes around lights
• RF: smoking, age, trauma, diabetes, long-term steroids, metabolic diseases etc
• Absent red reflex
MANAGEMENT:
• Refer for phacoemulsificationsurgery (if QoL is affected) rimary O p e n Angle G la u c o m a
Hx:55YO, British Ghanian woman reports to her optometrist for a routine eye check and
gets referred to ophthalmology with a cupped optic disc and increased IOP
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Painless + gradual irreversible loss of vision
• Insidious onset – often asymptomatic on
Dx
•age, genetics, HTN, DM, corticosteroidsmyopic,
• Optic cup: disc ratio is important (>0.6-0.7)
MANAGEMENT:
• Refer to Ophthalmology for confirmation (tonometry, perimetry etc)
• 360 degrees SLT for patients with IOP >=24mmHg
• Medical – topical prostaglandin analogues (1 line)
• Can add beta-blockers/carbonic anhydrase inhibitors etc
• Surgery in refractory cases ypertensive Retinopathy
Hx:57M +Hx of HTN has routine optometrist visit, gets referred due to retinal changes
CLUES IN HISTORY: MANAGEMENT:
• Asymptomatic – eventually loss of vision • Refer to Ophthalmology for confirmation
• Lower BP iabetic Retinopathy
Hx:57M +Hx of HTN and DM sees GP with gradual and painless loss of vision over the past
year
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Usually gradual + painless loss of vision
• RFx = poor diabetic control, long DM duration,
• Smoking, hyperlipidaemia, HTN
MANAGEMENT:
• Referrals:
⚬ BDR – annual screen GP/optometrist
⚬ NPDR – within 6 weeks
⚬ PDR – Urgent within 1 week
• Control glucose + BP + lipid levels
• NPDR - monitor
• PDR – PRP laser +/-anti-VEGF injections etinopathy of Prematurity
Hx:Premature infant – infant born before week 32, weight < 1500g,
oxygen treatment
MANAGEMENT:
• Laser therapy
• Cryotherapy – older therapy and being phased out
• Anti-VEGF approved in the US etinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Young, female with strong family history
• Tunnel vision due to loss of peripheral retina
• Reduced night vision initially and then full
blindness – disease of rods (then cones)
MANAGEMENT:
• No specific treatment;using UV sunglasses may
delay the start of symptoms R e dE ye
ImmediaeOphthoreferralif painful
• Conjunctivitis
• Ep(Sclerts)
• Keraits
• Anterior veiis
• Pre(Orbital)Cellulitis+dophthalmitis
• Tau ma Conjunctivitis
PURULENT DISCHARGE
SEROUS DISCHARGE ITCHY
VIRAL BACTERIAL ALLERGIC
• Usually caused by • Usually caused by: Staph, Strep, H. • History of atopy and presents
Adenovirus (80%) influenzae with watering eyes (bilateral)
• Self-limiting • Neonates: Chlamydia, N. gonorrhea • Eyelid + conjunctival oedema
• If purulent – take swab (chemosis)
• Topical chloramphenicol (not if pregnant) • Antihistamines, if severe=
topical steroids En tro p ion vs. E ctro p ion
• Entropion and ectropire conditionsthat affect
your eyelid
• Entropion —eyelid turns iaues youryelahes
torub ganstthecornea
• Ectropion —eyelid turns out and does not touch your
eye Keratitis, Epi(scleritis) andAnterior Uveitis
PRESENTATION
• Painful, photophobia, blurry • Painful, photophobia,
• Episcleritis = mild discomfort
vision, foreign body • Scleritis = very painful,possible blurry vision
sensation VA loss • Ciliary injection
• Possible hypopyon • Hypopyon
• Corneal opacity (use
fluorescein) Keratitis, Epi(scleritis) andAnterior Uveitis
CAUSES
• Pathogens = HSV/VZV, P. Many causes including:
• Episcleritis = unknown • HLAB27 such as ANK
aeruginosa, • Scleritis = RA/SLE SPON
acanthamoeba • Inflammatory: Sarcoid +
• Foreign body Bechet’s
• Infectious: TB, VZV, Lyme Keratitis, Epi(scleritis) andAnterior Uveitis
MANAGEMENT
• Immediate referral • Topical 10% phenylephrine to differentiate • Immediate referral
• No steroids for HSV episcleritis vs scleritis ⚬ Topical Cycloplegics
• Episcleritis – coolcompresses+lubricants + oral + steroids
NSAIDs
• Scleritis – immediate referral for same-day assessment
+ oral NSAIDs + possible oral glucocorticoids if severe Orbital Inflammation
PRE-ORBITAL
CELLULITIS
• Extends from skin
infection/trauma ORBITAL CELLULITIS ENDOPHTHALMITIS
• Swollen eyelid skin +
erythema + low-grade fever • Extends from dental/sinus abscess
• Normal vision + normal • Severe swelling of deeper tissue • Interior eye infection – Post Op/IVI
EOM, no exophthalmos, no • Reduced vision + painful + proptosis, RAPD, • Staph <6 weeks; P. acnes >6 weeks
RAPD
colour desaturation • Pain + swelling + reduced vision
• Refer to secondary care for • Immediate referral • Immediate referral
assessment + PO Abx ⚬ IV Abx (cef + metro + fluclox) ⚬ Intravitreal Abx
(flucloxacillin) Physical + Chemical Trauma
SUBCONJUNCTIVAL
CHEMICAL INJURY GLOBE RUPTURE
HAEMORRHAGE
• Painless + self limiting • Alkali worse than acid • Teardrop pupil
• Often no sign of trauma • Wash your eye • Immediate referral
• Look out for HTN/anticoag • Immediate referral ⚬ Surgery
⚬ Steriod +/-abxThank ou! D ip lop ia
• Stabismus
• Canialnervepasies
• Myashe nagravs
• Thyroidyed sease trabismus (squint)
Ocularmisalignmentthatismostcommonlyfound in children(accommodativeesotropia)
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Usually quite straightforward
• Corneal light reflex can help to diagnose squint
MANAGEMENT:
• Glasses to correct refractive error
• Patching normal eye – improves amblyopia (<7 years)
• Surgery Cranial Nerve Palsies
CN III: MR/IR/SR/IO CN VI: LR CNIV: SO
• Down + out at rest (unable to • Turns in at rest • Diplopia looking down
adduct eye)
• Unable to abduct eye (stairs/books)
• Complete ptosis • Ischaemia + trauma + • BOOT WOOG
• Dilated pupil (if aneurysm) congenital • Congenital + trauma +
• Ischaemia + PCA aneurysm ischaemia yasthenia G ra v is
Hx:35F, periods of fatigue and limb weakness that is worse in the evenings, eyelids droop
alternately, double vision, difficulty swallowing however her pupils are normal and reactive.
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Ptosis, can get ocular movement palsies too
• Multiple diagnostic tests – edrophonium test, repetitive
nerve stimulation, anti-AChR
• CT chest – thymic hyperplasia/ thymoma
• FVC monitoring in crisis
MANAGEMENT:
• Pyridostigmine
• Thymectomy
• Crisis – IVIG/PEX + ventilation hyroid E y eDisease
Hx:50 F, Hx of Graves disease presents with double vision and red swollen eyes which
appear to be ‘popping out.’ She smokes 1 pack/day and has been doing so for the past 30Y
CLUES IN HISTORY:
• Orbital fibroblasts + anti-TSHR
• RFx: smoking, females
• Eyelid retraction + lid lag
• Red eye + diplopia + restricted motility
• Most common cause of exophthalmos
MANAGEMENT:
• CT/MRI (thickening of EOM bellies)
• Stop smoking + topical lubricants
• Euthyroid status
• Surgery (orbital decompression)