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Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
dancing” of the iris ... movement of the eye ... that occurs with eye ... dislocation of the lens ... #Ocular
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris ... #ocular #differential
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - Differential ... Iris 7. ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Trauma Cornea/Iris ... ophthalmology #causes
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
dancing” of the iris ... movement of the eye ... that occurs with eye ... dislocation of the lens ... #Ocular
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Traumatic Red Eye ... - Differential ... : Abrasion • Iris ... mydriasis • Lens ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
present with a red eye ... • Significant cause ... -> crowding of ocular ... gradient bows iris ... damage & blindness Signs
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... and CD4 50 or less ... Neuropathy • Eye ... Retinitis (Most common cause ... AIDS #diagnosis #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... wrists clenched; legs ... Casey Albin MD @
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... tract, and often causes ... Arthralgias • Eye ... purpura: strong sign ... Eye -> retinopathy
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... weakness, arms > legs ... life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign