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Cataract: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Increased Age (most common) -> Ultraviolet light, radiation, toxins ->Denaturation and abnormal
structural changes to lens ... pigmentation of lens ... of crystalline lens ... Hardening of central lens ... #cataracts #pathophysiology
Hyperopia: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Axial length of eye -> Short axial length of the
eye (ex. cornea, lens ... Light rays require less ... #Hyperopia #pathophysiology
Presbyopia: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Presbyopia is part of the normal ageing of the lens
ageing of the lens ... elasticity of the lens ... #Presbyopia #pathophysiology
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Factors • Contact lens ... #Keratoconus #pathophysiology
Aqueous Humor Production and Drainage
 • Provides nutrition, removes wastes, and transports neurotransmitters to the avascular
the avascular lens ... Drainage #flow #Pathophysiology
Astigmatism: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Astigmatism - deviation from spherical curvature of the lens or eye

Refracting power
curvature of the lens ... #astigmatism #pathophysiology
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
mental status • Sens ... or extension • Sens ... flex neck and legs ... will flex • Sens ... neck flexion • Sens
Myopia: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Axial length of eye -> Long axial length of the
eye (ex. cornea, lens ... vision #Myopia #pathophysiology
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... the different pathophysiologic ... #Diabetes #Pathophysiology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... severity: - Less ... - More severe, less ... Bowel #Syndrome #Pathophysiology