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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... production -> Corneal ... and cornea, typically ... blindness) • Corneal ... dryness of the cornea
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
of the bulbar conjunctiva ... Impaired extra-ocular ... Proptosis -> Exposes cornea ... -> Corneal drying ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Cornea 5. ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Trauma Cornea ... Keratitis • Corneal ... Nucleus Visual Cortex
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Conjunctivitis, corneal ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Blepharitis Cornea ... • Corneal ulcer ... #ocular #differential
Bitot's Spots- A 4-year-old boy was brought by his father to the ophthalmology clinic with a
examination, the conjunctivae ... near the outer corners ... The ocular findings ... as a result of corneal ... NEJM #clinical #photo
Aqueous Humor Production and Drainage
 • Provides nutrition, removes wastes, and transports neurotransmitters to the avascular
avascular lens and cornea ... Circulates inflammatory cells ... structural integrity of ocular ... episcleral and conjunctival ... circulation #AqueousHumor
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
present with a red eye ... • Significant cause ... -> crowding of ocular ... damage & blindness Signs ... obstruction • Corneal
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... CNS inflammatory cause ... Eyecare (prevent corneal ... tears oint + TAPE eye
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @