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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 ... #Hyperopia #pathophysiology
Complement Pathways
- Classical Pathway
- Lectin Pathway
- Alternative Pathway

#Complement #Pathway #hematology #pathophysiology
Classical Pathway - Lectin ... Pathway #hematology #pathophysiology
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Factors • Contact lens ... #Keratoconus #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
Ellis system of classification system for a tooth fracture:

Ellis 1: injury of the crown into enamel
follow up with a dentist ... of enamel and dentin ... tender, may see dentin ... cover exposed dentin ... cover exposed dentin
Marfan’s Syndrome with Ectopia Lentis - Slit-lamp examination revealed ectopia lentis in both eyes, including near-complete
Syndrome with Ectopia Lentis ... revealed ectopia lentis ... dislocation of the lens ... strands of the lens ... subluxation of the lens
Aqueous Humor Production and Drainage
 • Provides nutrition, removes wastes, and transports neurotransmitters to the avascular
the avascular lens ... Drainage #flow #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
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
sign of ectopia lentis ... dislocation of the lens