Optom Questions Bank

1. How can Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) be helpful in cases of microbial keratitis?

2. What are the risk factors associated with the development of aqueous misdirection after intraocular surgery?

3. Which of the following treatments is contraindicated in patients with aqueous misdirection?

4. What is the initial treatment option for managing IOP in patients with early or mild ICE syndrome?

5. What is the primary reason for the limited success of filtering procedures in treating ICE syndrome?

6. What is the characteristic presentation of Iridocorneal Endothelial (ICE) syndrome in terms of anterior segment structures?

7. Which procedure is recommended for long-term control of intraocular pressure in neovascular glaucoma if medical therapy fails?

8. How often is repeat surgery required in the management of PCG?

9. Which surgical options are commonly used as primary surgery for PCG?

10. What is the primary initial treatment for Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG)?

11. Why is the measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) under general anesthesia not always reliable for diagnosing PCG?

12. Which sign may raise suspicion of PCG in a child during the first weeks or year of life?

13. Which of the following is a typical early sign of Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG)?

14. What additional step should be taken after keratoplasty if there are signs of active Acanthamoeba infection?

15. What surgical intervention is recommended for cases of corneal perforation due to Acanthamoeba keratitis?

16. Why should medical treatments for Acanthamoeba keratitis be tapered very slowly?

17. How often should patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis be followed up initially?

18. Which of the following is part of adjunctive therapy for Acanthamoeba keratitis?

19. In third-line therapy for Acanthamoeba keratitis, how are imidazoles typically administered?

20. What is the primary role of NSAIDs in the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis?

21. Which medications are considered second-line therapy for Acanthamoeba keratitis?

22. Which oral medication has been used more recently in refractory cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis and has shown resolution of the disease?

23. Which of the following conditions is associated with corneal hypoesthesia, making it distinct from marginal keratitis?

24. What is a distinguishing feature of Mooren ulcer compared to marginal keratitis?

25. Which condition is most associated with collagen-vascular disorders can mimic marginal keratitis and is frequently associated with scleritis?

26. How does herpetic stromal keratitis typically evolve compared to marginal keratitis?

27. What eyelash changes might indicate long-standing Staphylococcal blepharitis?

28. What additional findings are commonly associated with marginal keratitis in the presence of symptomatic blepharoconjunctivitis?

29. What is a common characteristic of stromal infiltrates in marginal keratitis?

30. Which low-potency, non-penetrating steroid is preferred for treating persistent subepithelial infiltrates in viral conjunctivitis?

31. Which topical medication can be used for severe itching in viral conjunctivitis?

32. How long does adenoviral conjunctivitis typically remain contagious?

33. Which of the following is a key differentiating sign of chlamydial conjunctivitis?

34. Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of bacterial conjunctivitis when compared to viral conjunctivitis?

35. What is the first-line treatment for Syphilitic uveitis?

36. Which of the following is the recommended first-line treatment for non-infectious posterior uveitis associated with systemic autoimmune disease?

37. In Behçet’s disease, which of the following is a characteristic ocular manifestation of posterior uveitis?

38. Which clinical finding is most indicative of toxoplasmic chorioretinitis in posterior uveitis?

39. Which of the following is a key diagnostic tool for determining posterior uveitis due to tuberculosis?

40. What is the recommended frequency for follow-up after initiating treatment for the first episode of acute anterior uveitis?

41. What is the initial pharmacological therapy recommended for the first episode of acute anterior uveitis?

42. Which systemic condition is most commonly associated with necrotizing scleritis?

43. Which medication is indicated for severe necrotizing scleritis with vision-threatening complications?

44. What is the first-line treatment for non-necrotizing anterior scleritis?

45. What is the role of tetracyclines in scleritis management?

46. Which treatment is contraindicated in infectious scleritis?

47. In necrotizing scleritis, when is surgical intervention indicated?

48. Which drug is most often prescribed as a first-line treatment for posterior scleritis?

49. Which type of scleritis poses a higher risk of visual loss due to the extent of inflammation and involvement of other ocular structures?

50. Which diagnostic test can help differentiate between scleritis and episcleritis?