Optic nerve (cranial II)
If asked to examine the function of the optic nerve, one possible scheme
is AFRO: 3
AFRO
A Acuity
F Fields
R Reflexes (light/accommodation)
O Optic disc
Note: Do the optic discs last of all – using the bright light constricts the
pupil. PERLA is an acronym for Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and
Accommodation.
Having examined the optic disc (or ‘papilla’) you may see it is choking in
fluid (choked disc = papilloedema). You will know this from the features
CCCP.
Papilloedema
The main features of the choked disc are given by CCCP.
CCCP
C Colour change…
C Contour and…
C Cupping imply…
P Papilloedema
Thanx to Dr.Khalid,London.
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Types Of Acquired Cataract
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Toxic
Osseous Diseases
Metabolic
Age (Senile )
Complicated
Traumatic
Radiation
Electric
Skin
Syndromes
Features of Behcet's Disease
ORAL UPSET
Occlusive periphlebitis
Retinitis
Anterior uveitis
Leakage from retinal vessels
Ulceration (aphthous/genital)
Pustules after skin trauma (Pathergy test)
Scratching leaves lines (dermatographism)
Erythema nodosum
Thrombophlebitis
Features of Keratoconus: CONES
Central scarring & Fleischer ring
Oil drop reflex / Oedema (hydrops)
Nerves prominent
Excessive bulging of lower lid on downgaze (Munson’s sign)
Striae (Vogt’s)
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