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Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Exophthalmos}} is proptosis that applies specifically to {{c2::Grave's disease}}
Published	08/28/2024	In order to tell {{c2::how much a vision issue is due to cataracts or retinal pathology}} we can use {{c1::potential acuity meter (PAM)}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Heterochromia}} refers to {{c2::different colored irises}}
Published	08/28/2024	A common ophthalmic drug that is sulfa is {{c1::carbonic anhydrase inhibitor}}
Published	08/28/2024	Kenalog = Triamcinolone is what type of medication?{{c1::Steroid}}
Published	08/28/2024	Cap colors:Red: {{c1::Dilators}}Green: {{c2::Constrictors}}Yellow: {{c3::often times beta blockers}}
Published	08/28/2024	What drops are used to dilate patients?{{c1::Phenylephrine and tropicamide (parasym blocker)}}
Published	08/28/2024	Which dilating drop causes vision disturbance?{{c1::Tropicamide: as a parasym blocker, it also paralyzes ciliary body so lens focus is disrupted}}
Published	08/28/2024	Why aren't homatropine and atropine used as dilators in ophtho?{{c1::They last several days}}
Published	08/28/2024	Ultrasound:A scan: {{c1::measures length of eye (like for when you have to choose lense for catarct surgery)}}B scan: {{c2::checks for retinal detachm…
Published	08/28/2024	The order in which the "vitals" of the eye should be checked are {{c1::vision, pupils, pressure}}
Published	08/28/2024	The most common lense used to examine the retina at the slit lamp is {{c1::90 diopter}}
Published	08/28/2024	{{c1::Medicomentosa}} is when a medication, such as eye drops, causes more harm than it is helping
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