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Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
Slit Lamp Evaluation ... during routine slit ... Lacrima Lens ... (and iris) Limbus ... Cornea (and iris
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Diagnosis Framework Causes ... - Medications: Opiate ... Constricted pupils less ... , Pilocarpine, Iris ... - Medications: Opiates
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nail Plate - Pitting ... infection Nail Plate ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Slit Lamp Exam ( ... Iris F. ... Lens G.
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Iris 7. ... Lens 8. ... Trauma Cornea/Iris ... Concussion Other Causes ... ophthalmology #causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... Stress, Nausea, ... Disease, Meds (Opiates ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
the eye can be caused ... Common Causes: ... lashes Dangerous Causes ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris
Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Ulcers of the Lower Legs ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Melanoma #Lower #Legs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Opiates, Antihypertensives ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Abrasion • Iris ... mydriasis • Lens ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology