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Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - ... Anterior Chamber ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... of Blurry Vision ... Blurry Vision
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Corneal Abrasion, Anterior ... Uveitis, Hyphema ... Vein Occlusion, ... #Diagnosis #causes
Blurry vision in a patient with HIV/AIDS
Anterior Segment:
 • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
 • Keratitis (HSV, Staph,
Blurry vision in ... with HIV/AIDS Anterior ... other fungi) • Uveitis ... retinitis* • Ocular ... #vision #HIVAIDS
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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loss - Differential ... - Small artery occlusive ... disease (anterior ... vein occlusion ... Ocular causes -
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Inflammation-iritis, uveitis ... Loss: • Retinal ... or hemorrhage, Retinal ... artery or vein occlusion ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
like the sclera, anterior ... Episcleritis Ocular ... artery occlusion ... vein occlusion ... Complete vision
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
- The chancre lesion ... - Ocular syphilis ... manifestations including anterior ... or posterior uveitis ... - Less common
Asteroid hyalosis in the anterior vitreous cavity on slit lamp exam

These are refractive, calcific particles suspended
hyalosis in the anterior ... RARELY affect vision ... to see, but on occasion ... reflection they cause ... #physicalexam #ocular
Scleritis - Scleritis is a rare but emergent cause of a red eye.  It is
rare but emergent cause ... thought to be caused ... associated with retinal ... glaucoma, and vision ... loss.
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... malaise, weight loss ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... tract, and often causes