1 - 5 SBAs on Ophthalmic Anaesthesia

1 - 5 SBAs on Ophthalmic Anaesthesia
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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