FRCOphth · Duke Elder · Refraction Certificate

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FRCOphth Part 1

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Pilocarpine fails at very high pressures because ischaemia paralyses the iris sphincter[1], so you lower IOP first, then constrict[2].

[1] Kanski 9e · Ch 10[2] EGS Guidelines 5e
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Always check the contralateral eye and BP. Bilateral or young CRVO warrants a hypercoagulable screen.

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The cotton-wool spots threw me toward an ischaemic optic cause. Useful reminder they’re non-specific.

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