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Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Corneal Abrasion, Anterior ... Uveitis, Hyphema ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
- Differential Diagnosis ... like the sclera, anterior ... Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... Complete vision ... #ophthalmology
Anterior Uveitis on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Patient with anterior uveitis. Posterior synechiae and pigment on the
Anterior Uveitis ... pigment on the lens ... #Uveitis #Ocular ... #ophthalmology ... #SlitLamp
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
Inflammation of the iris ... blindness, linked to macular ... Classification: Anterior ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #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
Anterior Chamber ... Iris 7. ... Conjunctivitis • Uveitis ... → visual loss) ... #ophthalmology
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... for Vision Loss ... Inflammation-iritis, uveitis ... vein occlusion, Lens ... #causes #ophthalmology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Chronic Vision Loss ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Pterygium Lens ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Ischemia ... loss, usually with ... Ocular causes - ... #Ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
- Differential Diagnosis ... Constricted pupils less ... , Pilocarpine, Iris ... iridocyclitis, uveitis ... #ophthalmology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
-> crowding of ocular ... gradient bows iris ... sparring) • Loss ... of vision • Photophobia ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology