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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
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Iris 7. ... /Iris: • Keratitis ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
dancing” of the iris ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... #Iridodonesis #Iris ... #SlitLamp #PhysicalExam ... #Video #Ophthalmology
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Cornea D. ... Iris F. ... EyeExamination #Approach #Ophthalmology ... #PhysicalExam
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome ... Turner, Marfan syndromes ... Keratoconus Signs / Symptoms ... #Keratoconus #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
Proptosis -> Exposes cornea ... -> Corneal drying ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Conjunctivitis, corneal ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
lights are a key symptom ... gradient bows iris ... obstruction • Corneal ... ClosedAngle #Glaucoma #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
FIGURE 2. UVEITIS.  COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS AND JONATHAN TROBE, MD.

The classic symptoms of anterior
The classic symptoms ... the edge of the cornea ... (adherence of iris ... ) #Clinical #Ophthalmology ... #Uveitis #Iris
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PXF) on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Dr. Sebastian Vega @oftalmopo

#Pseudoexfoliation #Syndrome #PXF #Iris #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome ... Pseudoexfoliation #Syndrome ... #PXF #Iris #Ocular ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #ophthalmology