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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Diagnosis Framework ... three clinical diagnoses ... CN III palsy 2. ... nerve palsy • Horner ... #ophthalmology
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Approach to an Eye ... Ocular Movements ... (CN 3, 4, 6) ... Cornea D. ... #Ophthalmology
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
exotropia): • CN ... hypotopia, mixed): • CN ... and abducted, ptosis ... unreactive pupil) • CN ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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CN VI palsy ... • Look for ptosis ... with CN Ill palsy ... Functional • Corneal ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Serotonin Syndrome • Ophthalmologic ... : Mydriasis, Ocular ... Diaphresis, flushing • CNS ... Hyperthermia UCSD ... spectrum #signs #diagnosis
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... glaucoma - Ocular ... Trochlear headache • CNS ... #ophthalmology