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Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... Corneal abrasion, Acute ... caustic exposure to eye ... #diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Scleritis, Episcleritis Pearls
-Scleritis is characterized by significant pain, pain with eye movement, vision loss, and vessels
, pain with eye ... movement, vision ... typically less painful ... does not require acute ... #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
Unilateral Acute Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful - Cornea
 • Keratopathy
Painful - No Abnormalities of
Vision Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #VisionLoss #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Selected Differential Diagnosis of Eye Pain: Key Features and Management Options

Conjunctiva

 - Bacterial conjunctivitis

 - Viral
Selected Differential ... Diagnosis of Eye ... chambers - Acute ... #Ophthalmology ... #Eye #Ocular #Pain
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Chronic ... pituitary tumor) Acute ... - Unilateral, Painful ... #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Is the eye painful ... Complete vision ... #diagnosis #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
Differential Diagnosis ... • Migraine • Acute ... • Eye pain (with ... #differential # ... diagnosis #ophthalmology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
and Headache - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Disorder of the eyes ... headache: - Acute ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Floaters - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Acute-onset ... movement, retrobulbar pain ... #ophthalmology
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Prerenal:
 • Due to true volume loss or decreased
(AKI) - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... some abx, heme pigment ... , contrast dye) ... • AIN (acute interstitial