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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
• Loss of the eye ... non-functional eye ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
Proptosis -> Exposes cornea ... -> Corneal drying ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Contact lens use • Eye ... / Symptoms / Complications ... • Rizutti's Sign ... • Corneal Opacities ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
 •
• Examine both eyes ... • Neurologic ... symptoms suggest ... Functional • Corneal ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... Atypical Temporal: Rapid ... Eyecare (prevent corneal ... tears oint + TAPE eye ... #Treatment #Neurology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
present with a red eye ... Occurs in small eyes ... damage & blindness Signs ... obstruction • Corneal ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... starting with a rapid ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on ... #Emergency #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Diagnosis and Management ... caucasian • Symptoms ... Unilateral • Signs ... : RAPD (Marcus Gunn ... #rheumatology #ophthalmology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... - Autonomic symptoms ... meningeal irritation signs ... Disorder of the eyes ... #Neurology