Quiz: Itchy eyes - a little irritation or a big pain?

1. Which is the most common allergen causing PAC?

a) Dust mite

b) Cat hair

c) Pollen

d) Washing powder

2. Which of these can be dealt with in practice by a non IP optometrist?

a) AKC and VKC

b) PAC and VKC

c) PAC and SAC

d) SAC and AKC

3. When considering AKC, which of the following is true?

a) It can be associated with chronic blepharitis

b) It never occurs in adults

c) It is usually seasonal

d) It has no link to eczema

4. Which of the following is not an effective treatment for GPC?

a) Improved lens hygiene

b) Antibiotics

c) Cease contact lens wear

d) Antihistamines

5. When considering SAC and PAC which of the following statements is true?

a) They are both curable

b) The allergen causing them must be identified to decide upon treatment

c) They can both be treated with antihistamines

d) They both should be treated with steroids.

6. Which of the following statements is true?

a) Olopatidine works as both a mast cell stabiliser and antihistamine

b) Antihistamines prevent a reaction occurring

c) Cyclosporine is a steroid

d) Mast cell stabilisers work quickly

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