Vision and Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology 3

Question 1

What is the first-line treatment for unilateral amblyopia?

Accepted Answer

Patching (occlusion therapy) of the fellow (stronger) eye

Answer

Immediate strabismus surgery

Answer

Anti-VEGF injections

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Prescription of bifocal lenses only

Question 2

What is accommodative esotropia?

Accepted Answer

Inward eye deviation triggered by accommodation, typically associated with hyperopia

Answer

Outward eye deviation caused by excess convergence effort

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A paralytic strabismus due to CN III palsy

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Strabismus caused by a restrictive orbital lesion

Question 3

The Bruckner (red reflex) test compares what between the two eyes?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous red reflexes to detect asymmetry suggesting amblyogenic conditions

Answer

Corneal transparency and thickness

Answer

Pupillary light reflex speed

Answer

Scleral coloration

Question 4

Which vitamin deficiency leads to xerophthalmia and night blindness in children?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin B12

Question 5

Epiphora (tearing) in infants is most commonly caused by:

Accepted Answer

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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Congenital glaucoma

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Viral conjunctivitis

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Corneal abrasion

Question 6

What is ptosis in pediatric ophthalmology?

Accepted Answer

Drooping of the upper eyelid due to levator muscle dysfunction

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Inward turning of the eyelid margin

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Inflammation of the eyelid glands

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Outward turning of the lower eyelid

Question 7

What is the approximate normal visual acuity expected for a healthy 4-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

20/40

Answer

20/200

Answer

20/100

Answer

20/20