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Proptosis - Differential Diagnosis - Unilateral vs Bilateral
Unilateral:
 • Infections (can become bilateral with cavernous sinus
Infections (can become bilateral ... - Orbital hemorrhage ... Sarcoid (can be bilateral ... #Bilateral #Causes ... #ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute
Lateral Canthotomy ... is retrobulbar haemorrhage ... #Management #Lateral ... #Retrobulbar #Hemorrhage ... #Ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy Procedure Instructions and Supply Checklist

Equipment 
 - Anesthetic 
 - Syringe with 27 gauge
Lateral Canthotomy ... anesthetic into the lateral ... Clamp - Clamp the lateral ... #Lateral #Canthotomy ... #Instructions #Ophthalmology
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Neuropathy, Retinal Hemorrhage ... , Vitreal Hemorrhage ... Stroke/lnfarct - Bilateral ... exposure) - Bilateral ... Diagnosis #causes #ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
detachment or hemorrhage ... optic neuropathy Bilateral ... to eye, Trauma Bilateral ... #bilateral #painful ... diagnosis #causes #ophthalmology
Bilateral Acute Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Complete/ Partial Homonymous Hemianopia
 • Infarct
 • Intracranial Hemorrhage
Bilateral Acute ... • Intracranial Hemorrhage ... Hypoperfusion #Bilateral ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions
1) Identify the lateral canthus.
Cleanse the area with antiseptic and anesthetize with
Lateral Canthotomy ... ) Identify the lateral ... across the lateral ... cantonal ligament ... Instructions #Management #Ophthalmology
Bilateral Subconjunctival Hemorrhages after Coughing Spell

Seen in the paroxysmal phase of pertussis (whooping cough)

@optom2020

#Bilateral #Subconjunctival #Hemorrhage
Bilateral Subconjunctival ... Hemorrhages after ... @optom2020 #Bilateral ... Subconjunctival #Hemorrhage ... pediatrics #whooping #ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
more than 7mm • Unilateral ... Mydriasis • Bilateral ... , uveitis) • Bilateral ... Neuro: Pontine hemorrhage ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Haemolacria and Spontaneous Globe Rupture on Physical Exam

One of the most horrendous complications of Dengue hemorrhagic
complications of Dengue hemorrhagic ... both eyes to find bilateral ... globe #rupture #ophthalmology