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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 ... Ophthalmology #Signs #Ocular
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
- Differential Diagnosis ... Anatomical Approach to Eye ... Iris 7. ... Trauma Cornea/Iris ... #differential #diagnosis
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Diagnosis Framework ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris ... #ocular #differential
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Approach to an Eye ... Ocular Movements ... Iris F. ... Lens G. ... Blood Vessels #Ocular
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 ... Ophthalmology #Signs #Ocular
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
all coats of the eye ... - Impinges on ocular ... Impaired extra-ocular ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis
Types of Melanoma
Superficial Spreading
 • Most common form
 • Often develops in previously benign mole
 •
trunk, women = legs ... Melanoma of the eye ... in parts of the eye ... mirror • Early ocular ... #differential #diagnosis
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
- Differential Diagnosis ... change • Contact lens ... Chalazion • Contact lens ... retraction of one eye ... contralateral eye
Reactive Arthritis
 • Inflammation of joints (commonly large joints)
    - Asymmetric Oligoarthritis: Joint
pelvic pain • Eyes ... layer (uvea): iris ... ReactiveArthritis #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... • Loss of the eye ... non-functional eye ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis