Chapter 8 ( Visual Pathways ) Flashcards

1
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Emergency ttt of narrow angle glaucoma ?

A

Cholinomimetics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Mannitol

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Type of receptors in the ciliary body epithelium and their action ?

A

Beta receptor

When stimulated —> secretion of aqueous humor

When blocked —> decreased aqueous humor production

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3
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Argyll Robertson pupil mechanism ? Seen in ?

A

Lesion in the pretectal nuclei just rostral to the superior colliculi

Seen in :
Neurosyphilis 
MS
Tabes dorsalis 
Pineal tumors
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4
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Mechanism of Adie pupil ?

A

Ciliary ganglion lesion

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