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Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lids / Orbit / Lacrimal System:
 • Blepharitis
 • Stye
Atraumatic Red Eye ... - Differential ... Intraocular: • Acute ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis
Lids:
 • Stye (a.k.a. hordeolum)
 • Chalazion
 • Blepharitis
 • Periorbital cellulitis
Conjunctiva
Red Eye - Differential ... Anterior Chamber: • Acute ... angle closure glaucoma ... Diagnosis #table #causes ... #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... the eye can be caused ... Common Causes: ... #ocular #differential ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... herniation (Comatose), Acute ... angle closure glaucoma ... Bromides, Valproic acid ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Lens - Obscure Red ... - Cotton wool spots ... Glaucoma (Open-Angle ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Acute or chronic ... Compensation, Acute ... acidosis: - Diarrhea ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
Acute Closed Angle ... present with a red ... • Significant cause ... bodies, shallow ACD ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology
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 ... • Migraine • Acute ... Blurry Vision Red ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged rest can cause ... blood loss or acute ... • Iron, folic acid ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential