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Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
- Differential Diagnosis ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Conjunctivitis #ocular ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
exam revealed a uveitis ... acetate to help with ocular ... Syndrome secondary to Herpes ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
- Differential Diagnosis ... Cataracts - Macula: Macular ... from pituitary tumor ... Abrasion, Anterior Uveitis ... #causes #ophthalmology
Herpes Zoster Treatment
Acyclovir x 7-14 days
 - Age > 50
 - Severe rash or pain
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Herpes Zoster Treatment ... keratitis and uveitis ... : - Refer to Ophthalmologist ... Lubrication, topical steroids ... @UTSWIMchief #Herpes
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... Eye involvement (uveitis ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... inhibitors • Uveitis ... - 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
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Conjunctivitis • Uveitis ... Optic neuritis • Tumor ... #ophthalmology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... Enhancement - TM and tumor ... Infections: - Herpes ... Nile virus - Herpes ... Treatment: • Steroids
Causes of Painful Ophthalmoplegia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Trauma
 • Autoimmune:
     1.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Viral: Herpes zoster ... nasopharyngeal tumor ... Ocular diabetic ... #ophthalmology