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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
) 1) Is visual ... 50 years • Visual ... Typical symptoms of GCA ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Monocular Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cornea: Keratitis
 • Anterior Chamber: Hyphema, Acute
- Differential Diagnosis ... Optic Neuropathy (GCA ... optic chiasm, visual ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Amblyopia - Lazy Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Deprivational - Obstruction of Visual Axis:
 • Ptosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Deprivational ... Obstruction of Visual ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ill paralysis (PCA ... mushrooms, PCP, Ketamine ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... Diagnosis = clinical ... w/differential diagnosis ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... presence/absence of visual
Cavitary Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute / Subacute:
 • Acute Infections: Lung abscess,
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... Fungal, Parasitic, Viral ... Autoimmunity: RA, GPA ... #Algorithm #lesion
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm for Transaminitis ... , Pancreatic CA, ... Transaminitis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... Disc -> Decreased Visual ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cornea ... Optic Track - Visual ... #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
- Differential Diagnosis ... angle-closure glaucoma • GCA ... blurry vision → visual ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology