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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
This algorithm uses ... potential etiologic causes ... Ophth #Diplopia #Monocular ... #Binocular #Orbital ... #Pinhole #Algorithm
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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almost always binocular ... a mass as the cause ... Entrapment • Orbital ... Tumor • Orbital ... Trauma • Subdural Hemorrhage
Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute
Instructions The orbit ... acute increase in orbital ... The most common cause ... is retrobulbar haemorrhage ... #Retrobulbar #Hemorrhage
Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lids / Orbit / Lacrimal System:
 • Blepharitis
 • Stye
Algorithm Lids / Orbit ... cellulitis • Orbital ... Subconjunctival Hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Proptosis - Differential Diagnosis - Unilateral vs Bilateral
Unilateral:
 • Infections (can become bilateral with cavernous sinus
thrombosis) - Orbital ... Vascular - Orbital ... hemorrhage • ... Tvumor - Orbital ... Unilateral #Bilateral #Causes
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
emphysema of lid: • Orbital ... Floor Fracture • Orbital ... Subconjunctival hemorrhage ... Retina: Tear, hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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Transient Monocular ... Caused by decreased ... Ocular causes - ... anterior chamber hemorrhage ... #Transient #Monocular
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
arteritis, Retro-orbital ... detachment or hemorrhage ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
the eye can be caused ... Common Causes: ... lashes Dangerous Causes ... ophthalmicus • Orbital ... Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
periorbital, or orbital ... hemorrhage Mouth ... : • Gingival hemorrhages ... Perifollicular hemorrhages ... , or any other cause