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Fluorescein is an orange dye, typically adhered to a strip of paper.  This helps to
orange dye, typically ... abrasion will uptake dye ... #Ophthalmology ... #Corneal #Abrasions ... #Fluorescein #Dye
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... conjunctiva and cornea ... of the eye • ... non-functional eye ... dryness of the cornea
Algorithm for the Evaluation of the Red and Painful Eye
1. External
2. Lids and Lashes
3. Conjunctiva and
Eye 1. ... Cornea 5. ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Anatomy ... #Ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... • Corneal abrasion ... caustic exposure to eye ... caustic exposure to eye ... #causes #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Conjunctivitis, corneal ... Blepharitis Cornea ... • Is the eye painful ... • Corneal ulcer ... #ophthalmology
FIGURE 3. KERATIC PRECIPITATES. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS AND JONATHAN TROBE, MD.

In addition to a good
perform a thorough eye ... lamp exam, and a fluorescein ... cells deposited on corneal ... #Clinical #Ophthalmology ... #Uveitis #SlitLamp
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Anatomical Approach to Eye ... Cornea 5. ... Trauma Cornea ... Keratitis • Corneal ... in vision • Eye
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) with Shield Ulcer - Slit Lamp Examination

This male reported to clinic with decreased
vision in the right eye ... chronically rubbed both eyes ... with a central corneal ... #physicalexam #ophthalmology ... #SlitLamp #fluorescein
Fusarium Eye Infections - Keratitis and Endophthalmitis
Fungal Keratitis is an infection of the cornea that is
infection of the cornea ... will result in corneal ... progressing to vision loss ... Endophthalmitis #ocular #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... light reflex • Corneal ... coma Abnormal Eye ... lesion • Roving eye ... Scale (GCS): • Eye