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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... conjunctiva and cornea ... dryness of the cornea ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
- Impinges on ocular ... Impaired extra-ocular ... Proptosis -> Exposes cornea ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Diagnosis Framework ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Blepharitis Cornea ... #ocular #differential ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Chemical Eye Injury: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Exogenous chemical to the eye and/or adnexa
 • Ammonia, sodium
Chemical Eye Injury ... penetration beyond the cornea ... Vision, Foreign body ... #Ocular #opthalmology ... #pathophysiology
Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications

 • Ocular - Inflammation of middle layer of the eye (the uvea, which
Complications • Ocular ... middle layer of the eye ... iris, ciliary body ... PsoriaticArthritis #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... meningeal irritation signs ... Disorder of the eyes ... glaucoma - Ocular ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
What’s the Core ... Unilateral, around eye ... Cluster: Severe, one eye ... N Neurological signs ... #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... Cataracts - Macular ... positive Romberg sign ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology