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Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
or hemorrhage, Retinal ... Ischemic optic neuropathy ... Medication side effects ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Ischemic Optic Neuropathy ... amouradmd #Vision #Loss ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nerve Tumor • Retinal ... Compressive Optic Neuropathy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #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
retinopathy • Macular hole ... vision → visual loss ... • Visual field defect ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
with visual field defect ... tear/holeRetinal ... syneresis) and contract ... As the vitreous contracts ... Diagnosis #Ocular #ophthalmology
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
1) Is visual loss ... field: altitudinal defect ... • Fundoscopy ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
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Chronic Vision Loss ... Degeneration (Wet, Dry) Retina ... night vision, loss ... - Visual field defects ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Common Causes: ... Photophobia) • Contact ... or bilateral symptoms ... • Hyphema • Contact ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology