Refractive All of the conditions below are associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca except: | OphthalmologyWeb: The Ultimate Online Resource for Ophthalmologists

Vitamin A deficiency
Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes mellitus
Lupus erythematosus

Correct Answer: Diabetes mellitus

A Hollenhorst plaque is composed of:
1. calcium
2. fibrin
3. bacteria
4. cholesterol
check the answer
The most appropriate test to obtain for this patient is:
1. Blood pressure measurement
2. ANA
3. Chest X-ray
4. CD4 count
check the answer
A patient with the fundus lesion shown is at risk for developing:
1. cystoid macular edema
2. choroidal neovascularization
3. retinal detachment
4. hypotony maculopathy
check the answer
The most likely diagnosis is:
1. traction retinal detachment
2. tigroid fundus
3. epiretinal membrane
4. thyroid-related ophthalmopathy
check the answer
The vitreous particles of asteroid hyalosis are composed of:
1. hyaline
2. cholesterol
3. calcium
4. amyloid
check the answer

The following is true of the photograph below:
1. This particular stain stains only devitalized and dead cells and mucus.
2. This eye has been stained with 2% rose Bengal.
3. This stain pools in epithelial erosions and stains exposed basement membrane.
4. This stain may be a more sensitive indicator of early or mild cases of keratoconjuncitivitis sicca.
... Check The Answer

CV-5000S Computerized Vision Tester
The CV-5000S Computerized Vision Tester ... view product
$RT-6100 Intelligent Refractor$
RT-6100 Intelligent Refractor
The RT-6100, a breakthrough refractor ... view product

View all Featured Products »

Keep up with our latest articles, news and events. Plus, get special offers and more delivered to your inbox.

Like us
on Facebook Follow us
on Twitter

OphthalmologyWeb wants to hear from you. Submit your case studies, clinical pearls, practice management tips, editorial, or other manuscripts.

Learn more about writing for us