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Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Chronic ... : - Cornea: ... Cataracts - Macula: Macular ... #causes #ophthalmology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cornea ... Lens - Obscure Red ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #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 ... Red Flags: • ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Algorithm Red ... papilledema • Horner ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... conditions: • Stroke ... #Algorithm #neurology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Diagnosis Framework ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... Complete vision ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... tentorial herniation, stroke ... thrombosis • Acute red ... #clues #differential ... #diagnosis
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Diplopia - Double Vision ... VI palsy is a red ... • Neurologic ... symptoms suggest ... Functional • Corneal
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... presyncope, exertional symptoms ... objects, recent vision ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
present with a red ... -> crowding of ocular ... obstruction • Corneal ... sparring) • Loss of vision ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
- Differential Diagnosis ... Rash: • Small red ... Syncope • Signs/Symptoms ... Lightheadedness - Tunnel vision ... #differential #diagnosis