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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Horner’s syndrome ... toxin • Multiple sclerosis ... retraction of one ... contralateral one ... Differential #Diagnosis #ophthalmology
All About Horner's Syndrome

Horner's syndrome, known as 
"oculosympathetic paresis" by people 
who don't have friends, is
Horner's syndrome ... classically results in ptosis ... droop eyelid), miosis ... they didn't sweat on ... #Overview #Ophthalmology
Horner's Syndrome: Loss of sympathetic nervous system input to (in this case) right eye. 
Note that
Horner's Syndrome ... portion of eye than on ... left (known as ptosis ... Images #Clinical #Ophthalmology ... #Ptosis #UCSDH
Pendular Nystagmus on Ocular Exam

Pendular nystagmus seen in this patient with multiple sclerosis

#Pendular #Nystagmus #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Pendular Nystagmus on ... with multiple sclerosis ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #multiple #sclerosis
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
Horner's Syndrome ... on Physical Exam ... and ptosis (both ... diagnosis of Horner's syndrome ... clinical #video #ophthalmology
Erb's Palsy and Ptosis on Newborn Examination after Delivery

Two issues here related to shoulder dystocia with
Erb's Palsy and Ptosis ... on Newborn Examination ... internally rotated 2) Ptosis ... from Horner’s syndrome ... #Erbs #Palsy #Ptosis
Important Causes of Diplopia 
TIER 1-CRITICAL
Basilar artery thrombosis, Botulism, Basilar meningitis, Aneurysmn
TIER 2-EMERGENT:
Vertebral dissection, Myasthenia gravis,
, Orbital apex syndrome ... Miller-Fisher syndrome ... , Multiple sclerosis ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis ... response, Serotonin syndrome ... : Horner's syndrome ... • Bilateral Miosis ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Enhanced Ptosis - Curtain Sign in Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

Because of bilateral eyelid innervation, when
Enhanced Ptosis ... Myasthenia Gravis on ... enhancement of the ptosis ... video #neurology #ophthalmology ... #ocular #Ptosis
Enhanced Ptosis - Curtain Sign in Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

Because of bilateral eyelid innervation, when
Enhanced Ptosis ... Myasthenia Gravis on ... enhancement of the ptosis ... video #neurology #ophthalmology ... #ocular #Ptosis