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Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis
Lids:
 • Stye (a.k.a. hordeolum)
 • Chalazion
 • Blepharitis
 • Periorbital cellulitis
Conjunctiva
Red Eye - Differential ... abrasion • Foreign ... Bacterial, Viral Anterior ... closure glaucoma • Anterior ... #redeye #Differential
Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
portions of the eye ... and sclera) Cornea ... (and iris) Chamber ... (anterior) # ... SlitLamp #Evaluation
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... like the sclera, anterior ... lens overwear • Foreign ... Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
dancing” of the iris ... movement of the eye ... that occurs with eye ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... #SlitLamp #PhysicalExam
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 • Inflammation
Uveitis - Differential ... middle layer of the eye ... • Anterior-iris ... spondylarthritis, Posner-Schlossman ... #Uveitis #Differential
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - Differential ... Anterior Chamber ... Iris 7. ... /Iris: • Keratitis ... • Sjögren’s syndrome
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Approach to an Eye ... Cornea D. ... Anterior Chamber ... Iris F. ... Ophthalmology #PhysicalExam
Intraocular Infection with a Trematode - Slit-lamp examination of the right eye revealed corneal edema, blood
examination of the right eye ... revealed corneal ... chamber, multiple iris ... chamber of the eye ... FlukeInfection #SlitLamp
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
dancing” of the iris ... movement of the eye ... that occurs with eye ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... #SlitLamp #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam