18 results
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Decr Visual pigment ... non-wetting of the conjunctiva ... • Loss of the eye ... non-functional eye ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis
Lids:
 • Stye (a.k.a. hordeolum)
 • Chalazion
 • Blepharitis
 • Periorbital cellulitis
Conjunctiva
Red Eye - Differential ... Periorbital cellulitis Conjunctiva ... Bacterial, Viral Anterior ... closure glaucoma • Anterior ... table #causes #ophthalmology
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
of the bulbar conjunctiva ... of the eye ... periorbital tissue (anterior ... inflammation -> Conjunctival ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
Selected Differential Diagnosis of Eye Pain: Key Features and Management Options

Conjunctiva

 - Bacterial conjunctivitis

 - Viral
Differential Diagnosis of Eye ... Management Options Conjunctiva ... Viral keratitis Anterior ... #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology ... #Eye #Ocular #Pain
Algorithm for the Evaluation of the Red and Painful Eye
1. External
2. Lids and Lashes
3. Conjunctiva and
Red and Painful Eye ... Conjunctiva and ... Anterior Chamber ... Differential #Anatomy #Ophthalmology
Conjunctival Pigmented Lesions: Diagnosis and Management
Pigmented lesions that arise from the conjunctiva include nevus, complexion-associated melanosis
complexion-associated melanosis ... primary acquired melanosis ... source, such as pigment ... Diagnosis #Management #Ophtalmology ... Lesions #PAM #CAM #Melanosis
Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
portions of the eye ... ) Limbus Conjunctiva ... iris) Chamber (anterior ... Evaluation #Mnemonic #Ophthalmology
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): Summary of Causes and Ocular Manifestations
 • Molluscum lesions
 • Eyelid Kaposi
B-cell lymphoma • Anterior ... carcinoma • Coniunctival ... Keratoconiunctivitis sicca (dry eve ... Complications #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
like the sclera, anterior ... vein occlusion Conjunctiva ... closure glaucoma Anterior ... Conjunctivitis • Conjunctival ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Approach to an Eye ... Sclera/ Conjunctiva ... Anterior Chamber ... EyeExamination #Approach #Ophthalmology