Optom Questions Bank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. What is the initial dosing regimen for first-line therapy in the treatment of 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. How does herpetic stromal keratitis typically evolve compared to marginal keratitis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

31. Which of the following should be avoided in healthcare workers with 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. What is the first-line treatment for Syphilitic uveitis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

45. Which treatment is contraindicated in infectious scleritis?

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

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

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

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

50. What is the purpose of conducting a chest X-ray in the evaluation of scleritis?