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What structure is deep to the plane of the facial nerve branches in the lower face?
Masseter muscle
Parotidomasseteric fascia
Deep temporal fascia
Parotid glans
nan
a
Masseter muscle
General Ophthalmology
A one-year-old presents with a round, well-demarcated mass at the superotemporal rim. The lesion has been present since birth. The most likely diagnosis is
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Neurofibroma
Dermoid cyst
Capillary hemangioma
nan
c
Dermoid cyst
General Ophthalmology
During the past three months, a 65-year-old woman has had three 20- minute episodes of visual disturbance while reading. At the outset, letters appear to break up, then a shimmering paracentral light in the right homonymous field slowly enlarges and becomes defined by jagged, sharp edges as it moves to the periphery. There are no neurologic symptoms before, after, or during the attacks, and results of general, ophthalmologic, and neurologic examinations are normal. There is a strong family history of migraine, but the patient reports no personal history of migraine. What test(s) should be performed?
a CT scan
a 2D echocardiogram
a digital subtraction angiogram
an electroencephalogram
nan
c
a digital subtraction angiogram
General Ophthalmology
A one-year-old child is examined and found to have a retinoblastoma in the left eye with diffuse vitreous seeding. The other eye is normal. What is the MOST APPROPRIATE management for the tumor?
enucleation
exenteration
cobalt plaque
irradiation
nan
a
enucleation
General Ophthalmology
What is the MAJOR factor responsible for decreased vision in patients with chronic peripheral uveitis (pars planitis syndrome chronic cyclitis)?
posterior subcapsular cataract
vitreous cells and debris
corneal edema
macular edema
nan
d
macular edema
General Ophthalmology
Which of all the following uveitides is NOT bilateral?
toxoplasmosis
toxocariasis
juvenile arthritis with uveitis
pars planitis
nan
b
toxocariasis
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following CANNOT be used to test for ARC?
Worth four-dot test
Major amblyoscope test
Titmus stereo test
Cuppers monocular afterimage test
nan
c
Titmus stereo test
General Ophthalmology
After a 6-mm bilateral lateral rectus recession for an intermittent exotropia of 25 prism diopters, the patient develops an esotropia of 40A with constant diplopia and inability to abduct OD beyond the midline. The MOST likely cause is
Muscle slippage or loss
Accommodative spasm
Surgical increase in AC/A ratio
Inadvertent trauma to right sixth nerve during surgery
nan
a
Muscle slippage or loss
General Ophthalmology
A permanent decrease in vision secondary to monocular trabeculodysgenesis (primary infantile glaucoma) is MOST COMMONLY caused by which of the following?
corneal haze
cataract formation
anisometropic amblyopia
aniseikonia
nan
c
anisometropic amblyopia
General Ophthalmology
All of the following are histopathologic manifestations of angle recession EXCEPT:
a cleavage plane between longitudinal ciliary body fibers and sclera.
atrophy of the ciliary muscle fibers.
change in the ciliary body shape from triangular to fusiform.
posterolateral displacement of ciliary processes.
nan
a
a cleavage plane between longitudinal ciliary body fibers and sclera.
General Ophthalmology
A 3-year-old patient presents with bilateral leukocoria. What is the LEAST likely diagnosis?
Congenital cataracts
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of prematurity
Metastasis
nan
d
Metastasis
General Ophthalmology
Regarding the patient in the previous questions: Which one of the following is NOT an indicator of a poorer prognosis?
Extrascleral extension
Tumor cells through the lamina cribrosa of optic nerve
Bilateral involvement
Tumor diameter greater than 10 DD
nan
d
Tumor diameter greater than 10 DD
General Ophthalmology
Regarding the patient in the previous questions: What type of secondary tumors are these patients at HIGHEST risk for?
Osteogenic sarcoma
Pheochromocytoma
Lymphoma
Neuroblastoma
nan
a
Osteogenic sarcoma
General Ophthalmology
Regarding the patient in the previous questions: What is the probability that this child with bilateral retinoblastoma will have an affected child?
40%
6%
1%
0.8
nan
a
40%
General Ophthalmology
Appropriate treatment options for the patient in the previous question include all the following EXCEPT
contact lens wear
corneal wedge resection
astigmatic keratotomy
large (9.5-mm) corneal graft
nan
c
astigmatic keratotomy
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following syndromes of corneal clouding is associated with autosomal recessive inheritance of dwarfism and a normal retina?
Hunter syndrome
Hurler syndrome
Morquio syndrome
Scheie syndrome
nan
c
Morquio syndrome
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of systemic corticosteroids?
liver glycogen depletion
cataracts
sodium retention with potassium loss
decreased resistance to infection
nan
a
liver glycogen depletion
General Ophthalmology
What is the MOST EFFECTIVE antidote for atropine toxicity?
phenobarbital
physostigmine
chorpheniramine
morphine
nan
b
physostigmine
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following will NOT induce an increase in intraocular pressure in the presence of an open angle?
topical administration of corticosteroids
topical administration of sympathomimetic agents
intraocular administration of alpha-chymotrypsin
topical administration of cycloplegic agents
nan
d
topical administration of cycloplegic agents
General Ophthalmology
Identify the INCORRECT answer. Factors associated with risk of high failure of filtering surgery include:
neovascularization of the anterior segment.
chronic uveitis.
failure of previous filtration surgery.
previous conjunctival surgery.
nan
d
previous conjunctival surgery.
General Ophthalmology
Which statement is TRUE regarding the pretreatment of high-risk patients prior to a fluorescein angiogram?
Pretreatment has no effect on the number of repeat allergic reactions.
H1 antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), corticosteroids, or a combination of both greatly reduce the number of repeat allergic reactions.
Vasopressors (dopamine and epinephrine) virtually eliminate repeat allergic reactions.
Pretreatment is indicated only if the physician's office is not equipped with an advanced cardiac life support crash cart.
nan
b
H1 antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), corticosteroids, or a combination of both greatly reduce the number of repeat allergic reactions.
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is NOT associated with glaucomatocyclitic crisis?
recurrent bouts of inflammation
episodes of increased intraocular pressure
respond poorly to steroids
endstage disease
nan
d
endstage disease
General Ophthalmology
A 55-year-old white female underwent laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy of her right eye. A few hours later, the pupil of her right eye was mid- dilated with an intraocular pressure of 62 mm Hg. The left eye had a normal angle. What is the appropriate treatment?
laser iridotomy of the right eye
timoptic and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
pilocarpine and carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
timoptic, oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, hyperosomotic agent, cycloplegics, and corticosteroids
nan
d
timoptic, oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, hyperosomotic agent, cycloplegics, and corticosteroids
General Ophthalmology
All of the following statements about epikeratophakia are TRUE EXCEPT
Epikeratoplasty has an extremely high rate of success in children older than 8 years.
Removing an Epikeratoplasty lenticule may cause some refractive change at the corneal plane.
Epikeratoplasty is well suited in the contact lens-intolerant child who is unilaterally aphakic.
A significant complication of Epikeratoplasty is allograft rejection of the lenticule.
nan
d
A significant complication of Epikeratoplasty is allograft rejection of the lenticule.
General Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologic manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis may include all the following, EXCEPT:
Secondary Sjögren's syndrome with sicca complex
Scleritis
Episcleritis
Corneal melts
Ischemic optic atrophy
e
Ischemic optic atrophy
General Ophthalmology
You examine a 2-week-old infant and find a dense congenital cataract in the left eye. By what age should the patient be referred for surgical evaluation?
2 weeks
6 months
12 months
24 months
36 months
a
2 weeks
General Ophthalmology
What is the shape of pupil in acute iridocyclitis?
Oval and dilated
Small and irregular
Large and round
nan
nan
b
Small and irregular
General Ophthalmology
Drug of choice in angular conjunctivitis is:
Oxytetracycline
Chloromycetin
Ciprofloxacin
Gentamycin
nan
a
Oxytetracycline
General Ophthalmology
Type of discharge in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis is:
Ropy white discharge,
Purulent discharge,
Mucopurulent discharge,
Orange fluorescent discharge.
nan
a
Ropy white discharge,
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is contraindicated in the treatment of acute angle closure glaucoma?
Atropine
Pilocarpine
Timolol
Dorzolamide
nan
a
Atropine
General Ophthalmology
Second sight is seen in:
Lental sclerosis,
Morgagnian,
Nuclear cataract,
Cortical cataract.
nan
c
Nuclear cataract,
General Ophthalmology
Rosette shaped cataract is a feature of:
Concussion injury
Diabetes mellitus
Congenital Rubella
Wilson's Disease
nan
b
Diabetes mellitus
General Ophthalmology
After cataract refers to:
Refractive error following cataract surgery
Opacity following ECCE
A complication following ICCE
Intraocular implants after cataract extraction
nan
b
Opacity following ECCE
General Ophthalmology
Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis is:
Bilateral & recurrent
Associated with watery colorless secretion
Persists throughout life
Topical steroids are the mainstay of therapy
nan
a
Bilateral & recurrent
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is a cause of unilateral amblyopia?
Uremia
Meningitis
Hysteria
High anisometropia
nan
d
High anisometropia
General Ophthalmology
A vitreous aspirate has been collected in an emergency at 9 pm. What advice you give to the staff on duty regarding overnight storage of the sample:
The sample should be kept at 4° C
The sample should be incubated at 37° C
The sample should be refrigerated in deep freezer
The sample should be refrigerated for the initial 3 hours and then incubated at 37° C
nan
c
The sample should be refrigerated in deep freezer
General Ophthalmology
A 20-year-old man complains of difficulty in reading the newspaper with his right eye, 3 weeks after sustaining a gunshot injury to his left eye. The most likely diagnosis is:
Macular edema
Sympathetic ophthalmia
Optic nerve avulsion
Delayed Vitreous hemorrhage
nan
b
Sympathetic ophthalmia
General Ophthalmology
A recurrent bilateral conjunctivitis occurring with the onset of hot weather in young boys with symptoms of burning, itching, and lacrimation with raised polygonal areas in the palpebral conjunctiva is:
Trachoma
Phlyctenular conjunctivitis
Mucopurulent conjunctivitis
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
nan
d
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
General Ophthalmology
After enucleation of the eyeball, a proper sized artificial prosthetic eye is advised after a postoperative period of:
about 10 days
About 20 days
6 - 8 weeks
12 - 24 weeks
nan
d
12 - 24 weeks
General Ophthalmology
A patient using contact lens develops corneal infection. Laboratory diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis was established. Which of the following is the best drug for treatment?
Propamidine
Neosporin
Ketoconazole
Polyhexamethylene biguanide
nan
a
Propamidine
General Ophthalmology
Hereditary retinoblastomas develop the following chromosomal deletion:
13q14
13p14
14p13
14q13
nan
a
13q14
General Ophthalmology
A 1-year-old child with leukocoria was found to have a unilateral, large retinoblastoma filling half the globe. Current therapy would involve:
Enucleation
Chemotherapy with local dyes
Direct Laser Ablation using photodynamic cryotherapy
Scleral radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy
nan
a
Enucleation
General Ophthalmology
Type IV hypersensitivity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen may manifest as:
Iridocyclitis
Polyarteritis nodosa
Phlyctenular conjunctivitis
Giant cell arteritis
nan
c
Phlyctenular conjunctivitis
General Ophthalmology
In a patient with AIDS, chorioretinitis is typically caused by:
Cytomegalovirus
Toxoplasma gondii
Cryptococcus neoformans
Histoplasma capsulatum
nan
a
Cytomegalovirus
General Ophthalmology
The operation of plication of inferior lid retractors is indicated in:
Senile ectropion
Senile entropion
Cicatricial entropion
Paralytic entropion
nan
b
Senile entropion
General Ophthalmology
Fasanella Servat operation is specifically indicated in:
Congenital ptosis
Steroid induced ptosis
Myasthenia gravis
Horner's syndrome
nan
d
Horner's syndrome
General Ophthalmology
A lady wants LASIK surgery for her daughter. She asks for your opinion. All the following criteria are suitable for performing LASIK, EXCEPT:
Myopia of -4D
Age range 15-20
Stable refraction for 1 year
Corneal thickness of 600 microns
nan
b
Age range 15-20
General Ophthalmology
A child has congenital cataract involving the visual axis which was detected by the parents at birth. This child should undergo surgery:
Between 2-4 Weeks of age
At 2 months of age
At 1 year of age when the globe becomes normal sized
After 4 years of age when the entire ocular and orbital growth become normal
nan
a
Between 2-4 Weeks of age
General Ophthalmology
Vortex vein invasion is commonly seen in:
Retinoblastoma
Malignant melanoma
Optic nerve glioma
Medulloepithelioma
nan
b
Malignant melanoma
General Ophthalmology
The corneal epithelium is:
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
Non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
Tall columnar epithelium.
Cuboidal epithelium.
nan
b
Non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
General Ophthalmology
One of these factors contributes to corneal transparency:
Regular arrangement of stromal collagen fibrils.
Intact epithelium and endothelium.
Normal IOP.
All above.
nan
a
Regular arrangement of stromal collagen fibrils.
General Ophthalmology
Endothelial cell layer of the cornea are examined by:
Ophthalmoscope.
Gonioscope.
Specular microscope.
Skiascopy.
nan
c
Specular microscope.
General Ophthalmology
Corneal diameter is measured by:
Slit lamp.
Caliper & Ruler.
Keratometry.
Retinoscopy.
nan
b
Caliper & Ruler.
General Ophthalmology
Corneal thickness is measured by:
Pachymetry.
Biometry.
Keratometry.
Perimetry.
nan
a
Pachymetry.
General Ophthalmology
Corneal power and curvature is measured by:
Topography.
Keratometry.
Slit lamp biomicroscopy.
Both A & B.
nan
d
Both A & B.
General Ophthalmology
Only one organism of the following can invade normal corneal epithelium:
Psuedomonas.
Gonococcus.
Staphylococcus.
Pneumococcus.
nan
b
Gonococcus.
General Ophthalmology
Healing of corneal ulcer results into an opacity because:
New fibres are not regularly arranged.
Basement membrane is not regenerated.
All the above.
None of above.
nan
c
All the above.
General Ophthalmology
The type of corneal opacity that affects vision more is:
Diffuse nebula.
Diffuse macula.
Dense leucoma.
None of the above.
nan
b
Diffuse macula.
General Ophthalmology
Pseudo-cornea is formed of:
All corneal layers.
Three layers namely epithelium, stroma & endothelium.
Stromal layer with epithelium.
Only epithelial layer.
nan
b
Three layers namely epithelium, stroma & endothelium.
General Ophthalmology
All the following are TRUE about hypopyon, EXCEPT:
It is Leucocytosis due to bacterial toxins.
It is fluid & cells.
It is absorbed with therapy.
It is infected fluid containing pus cells.
nan
d
It is infected fluid containing pus cells.
General Ophthalmology
Hypopyon ulcer is most commonly caused by:
Staphylococci.
Streptococci.
Pneumococci.
Gonococci.
nan
c
Pneumococci.
General Ophthalmology
Steroids are indicated topically in:
Hypopyon ulcer.
Dendritic ulcer.
Mycotic ulcer.
Disciform keratitis.
nan
d
Disciform keratitis.
General Ophthalmology
Mooren's ulcer is:
Degenerative ulcer.
Infective ulcer.
Auto immune ulcer.
Neuroparalytic ulcer.
nan
c
Auto immune ulcer.
General Ophthalmology
The reservoir of infection in herpes zoster ophthalmicus is:
Ciliary ganglion.
Gasserian ganglion
Superior cervical ganglion.
Inferior cervical ganglion.
nan
b
Gasserian ganglion
General Ophthalmology
Fleischer's ring on the corneal epithelium is seen in:
Keratoglobus.
Keratoconus.
Keratomalacia
Anterior staphyloma.
nan
b
Keratoconus.
General Ophthalmology
In advanced keratoconus, the best treatment is:
Penetrating keratoplasty.
Soft Contact lenses.
Hard contact lenses.
Refractive surgery.
nan
a
Penetrating keratoplasty.
General Ophthalmology
In recurrent neuroparalytic keratitis the best treatment is:
Antibiotic drops & ointment.
Artificial tears.
Tarsorrhaphy.
Closure of lacrimal puncta.
nan
c
Tarsorrhaphy.
General Ophthalmology
Small peripheral corneal perforation leads to:
Corneal fistula.
Anterior polar cataract.
Peripheral anterior synechia.
Anterior staphyloma.
nan
c
Peripheral anterior synechia.
General Ophthalmology
A patient with corneal ulcer noticed sudden cessation of pain & relieve of other symptoms. The possible occurrence is:
Complete cure.
Perforation.
Endophthalmitis.
Corneal fistula.
nan
a
Complete cure.
General Ophthalmology
Regarding Retinitis Pigmentosa, one of the following is FALSE:
Usually bilateral
Usually hereditary.
Causes nasal step.
Related to usher syndrome
nan
c
Causes nasal step.
General Ophthalmology
Regarding retinoblastoma, one of the following is TRUE:
Amaurotic cat reflex is seen .
Divergent squint is the most common manifestation.
Pseudorosette is specific feature .
Pseudohypopyon is usual manifestation
It is usually calcified .
a
Amaurotic cat reflex is seen .
General Ophthalmology
Central retinal vein occlusion, one of the following is FALSE:
The most common cause in the elderly is hypertension .
90 day glaucoma can occur .
Loss of vision is not as rapid as in retinal artery occlusion
typical fundal picture is thunder blood fundus.
nan
a
The most common cause in the elderly is hypertension .
General Ophthalmology
Regarding the management of retinoblastoma, one of the following is FALSE:
in stage 1 & 2 enucleation is done
in stage 3 exenteration of orbit is done.
Chemotherapy based on vincristine, carboplatin, and etoposide.
Photocoagulation by YAG laser.
nan
d
Photocoagulation by YAG laser.
General Ophthalmology
Regrading ERG, one of the following is FALSE:
There are three wave patterns.
a wave is negative .
c wave is negative deflection.
show characteristic pattern in retinitis pigmentosa.
nan
c
c wave is negative deflection.
General Ophthalmology
Biometry is the:
Measuring the thickness of the cornea
Measuring the curvature of the cornea
Measuring intraocular lens power
Measuring of intraocular lens thickness
nan
a
Measuring the thickness of the cornea
General Ophthalmology
The use of ultrasound in dense cataract is to detect:
Retinal detachment
Macular edema
Central retinal vein occlusion
Intraocular foreign body
nan
a
Retinal detachment
General Ophthalmology
All the following are false about entropion, except:
Inward turning of otherwise normal lid margin towards the globe
Age is not a risk factor
Is preventable
Can not lead to corneal irritation and injury
nan
a
Inward turning of otherwise normal lid margin towards the globe
General Ophthalmology
Which one of the following is not a cause of ectropion?
6th cranial nerve palsy
Aging process
Congenital ectropion
Bell's palsy
nan
a
6th cranial nerve palsy
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is false regarding conjunctival degeneration?
Surgical removal of pterygium is very effective with low recurrence rate.
Pterygium is related to UV light exposure
Pterygium can extend to the cornea and affect vision
Treatment of pinguecula may include mild topical steroids
nan
a
Surgical removal of pterygium is very effective with low recurrence rate.
General Ophthalmology
What of the following is false regarding subconjunctival hemorrhage?
It may indicate basal skull or orbital fracture if the posterior extension cannot be
It may be a manifestation of intraorbital tumors
Kaposi’s sarcoma can be misdiagnosed as subconjunctival hemorrhage in HIV
Topical steroids and NSAIDs may fasten the resolution
nan
d
Topical steroids and NSAIDs may fasten the resolution
General Ophthalmology
What is the treatment for wet age-related macular disease?
Intravitreous anti-VEGF
Focal/grid laser
Panretinal photocoagulation
Pars plana vitrectomy
nan
a
Intravitreous anti-VEGF
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is true regarding congenital glaucoma?
Not related to consanguinity
Ca ’t present at birth
Treatment is always surgical
Mostly will develop hypermetropia
nan
c
Treatment is always surgical
General Ophthalmology
All the following are true about primary open-angle glaucoma, except:
Disc cupping
Peripheral visual field defects
Headache
Risk factors include age and race
nan
c
Headache
General Ophthalmology
All the following are true regarding acute narrow-angle glaucoma, except:
Red painful eye
Nausea and vomiting
Disc cupping
Seeing haloes around lights
nan
c
Disc cupping
General Ophthalmology
Which one of the following is not a risk factor for open angle glaucoma?
Family history
White race
Thin central cornea thickness
Black race
nan
b
White race
General Ophthalmology
All the following are causes of excessive tearing except:
Congenital cataract
Congenital obstruction of the punctum
Congenital obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct
Congenital ectropion
Congenital glaucoma
a
Congenital cataract
General Ophthalmology
In which type of cataract can you see the red reflex appearing as peripheral spokes with dark red background:
Sutural cataract
Nuclear cataract
Cortical cataract
Posterior subcapsular cataract
nan
c
Cortical cataract
General Ophthalmology
When a cataractous lens causes glaucoma, it is called:
Phacolytic
Phacomorphic
Phacoantigenic
Hypermature
nan
b
Phacomorphic
General Ophthalmology
Most common benign orbital tumor in children is:
Cavernous hemangioma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Capillary hemangioma
Dermoid cyst
nan
c
Capillary hemangioma
General Ophthalmology
Myopia with astigmatism is corrected by:
Minus unifocal lens
Minus varifocal lens
Minus cylindrical lens
Plus cylindrical lens
nan
c
Minus cylindrical lens
General Ophthalmology
In hypermetropia, one of the following is true:
Parallel rays fall on a point behind the retina
Parallel rays fall on a point in front of the retina
Parallel rays fall on a point at the retina
Parallel rays fall on a point at the posterior lens capsule
nan
a
Parallel rays fall on a point behind the retina
General Ophthalmology
One of the following is false about the treatment of glaucoma?
Beta blockers are contraindicated in asthma patients.
Alpha-2 agonists are not used for infants.
Prostaglandin analogues decrease the intraocular pressure by increasing the
Parasthesia is a common side effect of acetazolamide
nan
c
Prostaglandin analogues decrease the intraocular pressure by increasing the
General Ophthalmology
All the following are side effects of acetazolamide, except:
Aplastic anemia
Metabolic acidosis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Bronchial asthma
nan
d
Bronchial asthma
General Ophthalmology
Which of the following is false regarding choroidal melanoma?
Size and thickness affect the prognosis
Heart is the most common site for metastases
Can be diagnosed accurately with ultrasonography
Lesions masquerading as melanoma include choroidal nevus, and choroidal
nan
b
Heart is the most common site for metastases
General Ophthalmology
One of the following is false regarding the retina.
Consists of ten layers
Transparent
Strongly attached to the retinal pigmented epithelium
The choroid nourishes the deep, outer layers of the retina
nan
c
Strongly attached to the retinal pigmented epithelium
General Ophthalmology
One of the following is true regarding about the foveola?
Nourished by the choroid
Nasal to the optic disc
Rich in rods
Sensitive to dim light
nan
a
Nourished by the choroid
General Ophthalmology
The vitreous body is strongly attached to all the followings, except:
Optic disc
Large vessels
Fovea
Posterior capsule of the lens
nan
a
Optic disc
General Ophthalmology
A 60 year-old female brought by her family to the emergency room complaining of diplopia, ptosis and her family noticed esotropia during the attack. What is the least relevant medical history to this case?
Weakness after minimal exercise as combing her hair.
Weakness is more at the end of the day
She has presbyopia
She suffers from dysphagia and speech difficulty.
nan
c
She has presbyopia
General Ophthalmology
One of the following is false regarding scleritis;
40-57% of patients have system illness
Scleromalacia perforans is the most common type
The main complaint is boring severe pain.
Treated with systemic steroids, NSAIDs and immunosuppressive therapy
nan
b
Scleromalacia perforans is the most common type
General Ophthalmology
One of the following is false regarding episcleritis:
It is interpalpebral
Dull aching pain
Blanch in response to 2.5% phenylephrine topically
Mostly idiopathic
nan
b
Dull aching pain
General Ophthalmology