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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... and cornea, typically ... blindness) • Corneal ... dryness of the cornea ... #ophthalmology
Trachoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Environmental Factors -> Bacterial infection is encouraged by poor hygiene
of the limbal cornea ... the peripheral cornea ... fibrosis => • Corneal ... Trachoma #Chlamydia #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Conjunctiva/Sclera ... Cornea 5. ... Trauma Cornea ... Keratitis • Corneal ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Pterygium on Ocular Exam

A raised growth of the conjunctiva that extends onto the cornea

#Pterygium #PhysicalExam #ocular
Pterygium on Ocular ... growth of the conjunctiva ... extends onto the cornea ... #Pterygium # ... #clinical #ophthalmology
Grade 1 Pterygium on Physical Exam

A raised growth of the conjunctiva that extends onto the cornea

#Pterygium
Grade 1 Pterygium ... growth of the conjunctiva ... extends onto the cornea ... #Pterygium # ... #clinical #ophthalmology
Grade 1 Pterygium on Physical Exam

A raised growth of the conjunctiva that extends onto the cornea

#Pterygium
Grade 1 Pterygium ... growth of the conjunctiva ... extends onto the cornea ... #Pterygium # ... #clinical #ophthalmology
Grade 1 Pterygium on Physical Exam

A raised growth of the conjunctiva that extends onto the cornea

#Pterygium
Grade 1 Pterygium ... growth of the conjunctiva ... extends onto the cornea ... #Pterygium # ... #clinical #ophthalmology
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
of the bulbar conjunctiva ... Proptosis -> Exposes cornea ... -> Corneal drying ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Surface Injury: • Corneal ... Laceration • Conjunctiva ... hemorrhage • Cornea ... hemorrhage • Retina ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Conjunctivitis, corneal ... vein occlusion Conjunctiva ... Blepharitis Cornea ... • Corneal ulcer ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology