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Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Chronic: - Cornea ... : Keratitis, Corneal ... #Loss #Differential ... Diagnosis #causes #ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
for Vision Loss ... Vision Loss: ... • Corneal abrasion ... Vision Loss: ... Loss: • Stroke
Unilateral Acute Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful - Cornea
 • Keratopathy
Painful - No Abnormalities of
Unilateral Acute Vision ... Loss - Differential ... - Cornea • Keratopathy ... Acute #VisionLoss #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Chronic Vision Loss ... Anatomic Location - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Cornea ... Lens - Obscure Red ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... • Is the eye painful ... Complete vision ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #painful #painless
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 ... → visual loss) ... Red Flags: • ... #differential # ... diagnosis #ophthalmology
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
- Differential ... Dehydration - Loss ... Rash: • Small red ... Lightheadedness - Tunnel vision ... Muscle cramps, Loss
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... ) - Possible painful ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
tentorial herniation, stroke ... closure glaucoma • Loss ... thrombosis • Acute red ... and VI) - Mass lesion ... symptoms #clues #differential
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
What’s the Core ... dangerous, just painful ... Vascular (e.g., stroke ... glaucoma 🚩 Red ... (fever, weight loss