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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Diagnosis Framework ... three clinical diagnoses ... change • Contact lens ... Chalazion • Contact lens ... #ophthalmology
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Accommodation, RAPD ... Anterior Chamber ... Lens G. ... EyeExamination #Approach #Ophthalmology ... #PhysicalExam
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
was elicited by rapid ... dislocation of the lens ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... #Video #Ophthalmology ... #Signs #Ocular
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
and ptosis (both ... consistent with a diagnosis ... decompress the spinal ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #
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 ... Anterior Chamber ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... #ophthalmology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... weakness, arms > legs ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... stimulation - Single ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
- Differential Diagnosis ... deficiency etc) • Spinal ... loss- feet and legs ... arthritis - Rapid ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
was elicited by rapid ... dislocation of the lens ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... #Video #Ophthalmology ... #Signs #Ocular
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
- Ocular syphilis ... manifestations including anterior ... - Less common ... and nephrotic syndrome ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam