1 - 5 SBAs on Ophthalmic Anaesthesia
Question 1
Which nerve mediates corneal, scleral and conjunctival sensation?
- Ophthalmic division of the Trigeminal (V) nerve
- Optic (II) nerve
- Facial (VII) nerve
- Abducens (VI) nerve
- Trochlear (IV) nerve
Answer
- Ophthalmic division of the Trigeminal (V) nerve
Corneal, scleral and conjunctival sensation is mediated by the ciliary nerves, which are terminal branches of the ophthalmic division of the Trigeminal (V) nerve