NACOR CONTACT LENS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS5
Neovascularization - ANSWERS-SIGNS:
- formation of new blood vessels from limbus into cornea
- usually bilateral presentation
- no symptoms
TREATMENT:
- consider SiHy or GP lenses
- refer to od
*2mm of tolerance*
3 and 9 o'clock staining - ANSWERS-GP LENSES ONLY
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS:
- dryness
- lens intolerance
- staining w/fluorescein nasal + temporally
TREATMENT:
- improve centration
- blinking exercises
- rewetting drops
Pterygium - ANSWERS-WHAT:
- a benign growth on the cornea that can become large SYMPTOMS:
- doesn't always cause symptoms
, - redness
- blurred vision/irritation
TREATMENT:
- observation
- anti-inflammatory drops
- interferes w/vison? = surgery
- gp lenses may work
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis - ANSWERS-SYMPTOMS:
- increasing lens awareness
- itching/redness
- bumps on tarsal plate
TREATMENT:
- improve lens hygiene
- warm compress
- reduce wear time/dispose more frequently
- if uncomfy stop wearing lenses
Dry Eye Syndrome - ANSWERS-SYMPTOMS:
- stinging/burning
- scratchiness
TREATMENT:
- temporary artificial tears
- punctal plugs
- ointment during sleep
- supplements
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS5
Neovascularization - ANSWERS-SIGNS:
- formation of new blood vessels from limbus into cornea
- usually bilateral presentation
- no symptoms
TREATMENT:
- consider SiHy or GP lenses
- refer to od
*2mm of tolerance*
3 and 9 o'clock staining - ANSWERS-GP LENSES ONLY
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS:
- dryness
- lens intolerance
- staining w/fluorescein nasal + temporally
TREATMENT:
- improve centration
- blinking exercises
- rewetting drops
Pterygium - ANSWERS-WHAT:
- a benign growth on the cornea that can become large SYMPTOMS:
- doesn't always cause symptoms
, - redness
- blurred vision/irritation
TREATMENT:
- observation
- anti-inflammatory drops
- interferes w/vison? = surgery
- gp lenses may work
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis - ANSWERS-SYMPTOMS:
- increasing lens awareness
- itching/redness
- bumps on tarsal plate
TREATMENT:
- improve lens hygiene
- warm compress
- reduce wear time/dispose more frequently
- if uncomfy stop wearing lenses
Dry Eye Syndrome - ANSWERS-SYMPTOMS:
- stinging/burning
- scratchiness
TREATMENT:
- temporary artificial tears
- punctal plugs
- ointment during sleep
- supplements
