13 results
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
Uveitis - Definition ... Inflammation of the iris ... of uveitis Inflammatory ... HLA B27-related uveitis ... TerrierBen #Uveitis
Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
Lacrima Lens (and iris ... and sclera) Cornea ... (and iris) Chamber ... (anterior) #SlitLamp
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 • Inflammation
Causes of Anterior ... Uveitis - Differential ... - 90% of cases ... eye • Anterior-iris ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Iris 7. ... /Iris: • Keratitis ... Conjunctivitis • Uveitis ... Concussion Other Causes ... ophthalmology #causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
the eye can be caused ... Common Causes: ... Blepharitis Cornea ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis
Lids:
 • Stye (a.k.a. hordeolum)
 • Chalazion
 • Blepharitis
 • Periorbital cellulitis
Conjunctiva
hemorrhage • Dry eyes Cornea ... glaucoma • Anterior Uveitis ... Diagnosis #table #causes
Posterior Synechiae - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Posterior synechiae in a patient with a history of uveitis

Dr.
with a history of uveitis ... Posterior #Synechiae #Iris ... ophthalmology #SlitLamp
FIGURE 2. UVEITIS.  COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS AND JONATHAN TROBE, MD.

The classic symptoms of anterior
UVEITIS. ... the edge of the cornea ... to spasm of the iris ... (adherence of iris ... #Iris #Irregularity
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Diagnosis Framework Causes ... Hypothermia Causes ... , Pilocarpine, Iris ... iridocyclitis, uveitis ... ophthalmology #causes
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Chronic: - Cornea ... Abrasion, Anterior Uveitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes