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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
acute ischemic disorder ... thrombosis of short posterior ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
- Differential Diagnosis ... Mydriasis • Bilateral ... Horner's syndrome, Posterior ... , uveitis) • Bilateral ... #ophthalmology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
forehead) in classic posterior ... with vascular causes ... , such as with posterior ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... macula via the posterior ... retinal edema caused ... pathophysiology #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
- Differential Diagnosis ... angle-closure glaucoma • GCA ... • Systemic disorder ... #ophthalmology ... #causes
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
nerve palsy • Posteriorly ... hearing loss, nausea ... dizziness, vertigo, nystagmus ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis