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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... production -> Corneal ... conjunctiva and cornea ... conjunctiva) • Bitot's spots ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
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 ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... Blurry #Vision #differential
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
movement, is a sign ... characteristic sign ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... Iris #SlitLamp #PhysicalExam ... #Ocular
Characteristic clinical manifestations of Down syndrome 
 
Typical craniofacial appearance 
 • Round face and flat
• Brushfield spots ... iris (pigmented spots ... #Downs #Syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... Features #Signs
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Anatomic Location - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Cornea ... • Age Related Macular ... - Cotton wool spots ... Chronic #VisionLoss #Differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... papilledema • Horner ... syndrome, history ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... nerve palsy • Horner ... lens wearing • Ocular ... Ptosis #neurology #Differential ... ophthalmology #ocular
Krukenberg's Spindle - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Krukenberg's Spindle is a pigment deposit that can be found
Spindle - Slit Lamp Ocular ... aspect of the cornea ... pigment dispersion syndrome ... Krukenbergs #Spindle #Cornea ... #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Krukenberg's Spindle - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Krukenberg's Spindle is a pigment deposit that can be found
Spindle - Slit Lamp Ocular ... aspect of the cornea ... pigment dispersion syndrome ... Krukenbergs #Spindle #Cornea ... #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... Behcet disease) Differential ... spondyloarthritis • Ocular ... Leukemia, Lymphoma Ocular ... diagnosis #management #signs