Optom Questions Bank

1. What percentage of bacterial keratitis cases involve polymicrobial infections, according to The corneal ulcer one-touch study?

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

3. What is the primary mechanism of aqueous misdirection (malignant glaucoma) leading to secondary angle closure?

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

5. Which demographic is most commonly affected by Iridocorneal Endothelial (ICE) syndrome?

6. Which systemic medication is crucial in managing neovascular glaucoma by addressing the underlying retinal ischemia?

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

8. When might long-tube drainage devices be indicated in the treatment of PCG?

9. What role do medications play in the management of PCG?

10. Which diagnostic sign is not typically seen immediately in PCG but develops over time?

11. What is Haab's striae and how is it related to PCG?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

28. Where do stromal infiltrates typically form in marginal keratitis?

29. Why are topical ointments such as erythromycin used in HZO?

30. What is the recommended dosing and tapering regimen for topical steroids in viral conjunctivitis with SEI?

31. Which of the following justifies the use of topical steroids in viral conjunctivitis?

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

33. Which of the following should be avoided in healthcare workers with viral conjunctivitis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. What is the first-line treatment for cytomegalovirus (CMV)-associated posterior uveitis in immunocompromised patients?

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

42. Which immunosuppressive agent is commonly used for long-term control of uveitis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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