Abbreviations
HOH
What is Hard of Hearing?
-9.50 +1.25 x 146
-8.25 -1.25 x 056
A thin sheet of fibrous tissue developed over the surface of the macula, pulling on the macula causing it to wrinkle. Leads to decreased or distorted vision.
What is a macular pucker or EPRM/ERM?
These are the 5 layers of the cornea.
Epithelium
Bowmans Layer
Stroma
Descemet's Layer
Endothelium
Coumadin, Warfarin, Aspirin are common types of these medications.
What are blood thinners?
What is OCT?
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+3.50 -1.50 x 074
Thinning of the retina in a lattice-like pattern. More common in myopes. May have atrophic holes. Increased risk of retinal detachment.
What is lattice degeneration?
The uveal tract consists of these 3 components.
What are the: Iris, ciliary body, choroid?
Lisinopril, amlodipine, and Bystolic are common types of these medications.
What are HTN(anti-hypertensive) medications?
AMD
What is Age Related Macular Degeneration?
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+1.75 +2.00 x 022
Treated with an argon barrier laser to "tack down" or "weld" the retina.
What is a retinal tear?
The 2 eye parts responsible for the eyes refractive power.
What are the cornea and the lens?
Ozempic, Jardiance, Metformin, Lantus, and Humalog are common types of these medications.
What are diabetic?
Prescription
What is Rx?
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-11.00 +1.75 x 154
This form makes up about 10% of all cases. It is treated with Anti VegF injections. Can cause straight lines to look wavy, distorted central VA, or black or grey spots in the central VA.
What is wet AMD?
These are the two types of photoreceptors in the retina.
What are rods (color vision/daytime vision) and cones (black and white vision, dim light vision)?
Atorvastatin and simvastatin are common types of these medications.
What are high cholesterol medications?
IOL
What is Intraocular Lens?
-3.00 -2.50 x 084
-5.50 +2.50 x 174
Diabetic eye disease comes in these three forms.
What are: NPDR, PDR, and diabetic maculopathy?
Aqueous fluid is produced in which part of the eye?
What is the ciliary body?
Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, and esomeprazole are common types of these medications.
What are acid reflux medications?