21 results
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... conjunctiva and cornea ... blindness) • Corneal ... dryness of the cornea ... #signs #symptoms
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
all coats of the eye ... Proptosis -> Exposes cornea ... -> Corneal drying ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Contact lens use • Eye ... Bilateral, asymmetric corneal ... / Symptoms / Complications ... • Rizutti's Sign ... • Corneal Opacities
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Diagnosis Framework ... Conjunctivitis, corneal ... Blepharitis Cornea ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... • Corneal ulcer
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
Hyperacusis - Loss of Corneal ... Palsy #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Interstitial keratitis in Tertiary Syphilis

Interstitial keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea’s connective tissue elements,
inflammation of the cornea ... though there are no signs ... or symptoms. ... brain, nerves, eyes ... syphilis #clinical #photo
Kayser-Fleisher´s ring (anillo de Kayser- Fleisher)
ring around the cornea .Copper deposit in  Desemet membrane (Wilson
ring around the cornea ... PhysicalExam #Wilson #Eye ... #physicalexam #photo ... #sign
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine both eyes ... • Neurologic symptoms ... Migraine is a diagnosis ... Functional • Corneal
Fusarium Eye Infections - Keratitis and Endophthalmitis
Fungal Keratitis is an infection of the cornea that is
infection of the cornea ... will result in corneal ... hours-days of symptom ... during fungemia) • Symptoms ... ophthalmology #diagnosis
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
present with a red eye ... lights are a key symptom ... Occurs in small eyes ... damage & blindness Signs ... obstruction • Corneal