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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... conjunctiva and cornea ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
and sclera) Cornea ... iris) Chamber (anterior ... ) #SlitLamp # ... Evaluation #Mnemonic #Ophthalmology
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
periorbital tissue (anterior ... -> Corneal drying ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Swirling flow of aqueous humor
Aqueous humor flows from the posterior chamber of the eye to the
the eye to the anterior ... chamber, behind the cornea ... Within the anterior ... aqueous #humor #ophthalmology ... #pathophysiology
Ocular Rosacea - Slit-lamp examination revealed telangiectasia with hyperemia of the eyelid margins, conjunctival hyperemia, and
both eyes, with corneal ... B) #Clinical #Ophthalmology ... #SlitLamp #Ocular ... #Rosacea #Corneal ... Pseudopterygium #NEJM
Aqueous Humor Production and Drainage
 • Provides nutrition, removes wastes, and transports neurotransmitters to the avascular
avascular lens and cornea ... AH leaves the anterior ... uveal meshwork and anterior ... #Pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
lights are a key symptom ... resistance to the flow ... obstruction • Corneal ... ClosedAngle #Glaucoma #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Onchocerciasis “River Blindness”: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations
Vectorial Transmission
-> Onchocerca volvulus, a parasitic helminth, matures in to
stromal keratitis -> Corneal ... Chorioretinitis • Anterior ... RiverBlindness #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This membrane would be a remainder of the
enough to cause low ... vision or symptoms ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #SlitLamp
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Bilateral, asymmetric corneal ... Keratoconus Signs / Symptoms ... Rizutti's Sign • Corneal ... #Keratoconus #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology