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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... production -> Corneal ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lids / Orbit / Lacrimal System:
 • Blepharitis
 • Stye
- Differential Diagnosis ... Orbital Cellulitis Ocular ... • Keratitis/Corneal ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
- Differential Diagnosis ... Chronic: - Cornea ... Cataracts - Macula: Macular ... Painful: Keratitis, Corneal ... #causes #ophthalmology
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
Impaired extra-ocular ... -> Corneal drying ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
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 ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Concussion Other Causes ... #ophthalmology ... #causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
- Differential Diagnosis ... Episcleritis Ocular ... Conjunctivitis #ocular ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cornea ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
• Significant cause ... -> crowding of ocular ... obstruction • Corneal ... ClosedAngle #Glaucoma #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Symmetrical corneal ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Ophthalmology
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Deficiency) - Diagnosis ... • Delusions Ocular ... beta-spectrin, which is crucial ... , or any other cause ... #Nutrition #Diagnosis