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Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Vitreous Floaters ... specks in the vision ... • Spots in the eyes ... temporary dimming of vision ... Diagnosis #Ocular #ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Corneal abrasion ... caustic exposure to eye ... , Vitreous detachment ... caustic exposure to eye ... diagnosis #causes #ophthalmology
Algorithm for the Evaluation of the Red and Painful Eye
1. External
2. Lids and Lashes
3. Conjunctiva and
Algorithm for the ... Eye 1. ... Cornea 5. ... Vitreous Dr. ... Differential #Anatomy #Ophthalmology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Vitreous 9. ... Hyperglycemia Vitreous ... : • Floaters ... Retina: • Detachment ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
neuritis • Retinal detachment ... • Is the eye painful ... Complete vision ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #painful #painless
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
 •
Diplopia - Double Vision ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Functional • Corneal ... Distortion/Scarring • Vitreous ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Fusarium Eye Infections - Keratitis and Endophthalmitis
Fungal Keratitis is an infection of the cornea that is
infection of the cornea ... will result in corneal ... infection of the vitreous ... Symptoms can include floaters ... Endophthalmitis #ocular #ophthalmology