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Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Chronic: - Cornea ... Cataracts - Macula: Macular ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... Vision Loss: • Corneal ... detachment or hemorrhage ... #diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lids / Orbit / Lacrimal System:
 • Blepharitis
 • Stye
Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential ... Orbital Cellulitis Ocular ... Subconjunctival Hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... Episcleritis Ocular ... or bilateral symptoms ... #differential # ... diagnosis #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
Blurry Vision - Differential ... Optic Chiasm Lateral ... Concussion Other Causes ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... Non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage ... glaucoma - Ocular ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Anatomic Location - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Cornea ... Micro-aneurysms, Hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
 •
Double Vision - Differential ... • Neurologic ... Functional • Corneal ... Trauma • Subdural Hemorrhage ... #Ophthalmology
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... Misalignment - Differential ... • Symmetrical corneal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... dysfunction to the bilateral ... cortex → Awareness ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... #PhysicalExam #neurology