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Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
specks in the vision ... breaks • Positive ... • Retinal detachment ... as the vitreous pulls ... Diagnosis #Ocular #ophthalmology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nerve Tumor • Retinal ... detachment • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
 - Most common cause of retinal holes and tears 
 - May lead
- Most common cause ... of retinal holes ... can cause floaters ... , decreased vision ... #Ophthalmology
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ciliary Ganglion Lesion ... • Tumor (Lung, Breast ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #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
Vitreous: • Floaters ... : • Detachment ... GCA • Adie’s pupil ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge ... Pregnancy, Breast ... Stalk Compression/Lesion ... Hypothyroidism #Breast ... Endocrinology #Causes