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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... and cornea, typically ... dryness of the cornea ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Trachoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Environmental Factors -> Bacterial infection is encouraged by poor hygiene
Pathogenesis and clinical ... superior tarsal conjunctiva ... Extensive upper tarsal conjunctival ... Trachoma #Chlamydia #pathophysiology ... #ophthalmology
Slit Lamp Evaluation Mnemonic - L's & C's

Mnemonic for systematically assessing all portions of the eye,
Lacrima Lens (and iris ... ) Limbus Conjunctiva ... and sclera) Cornea ... (and iris) Chamber ... Evaluation #Mnemonic #Ophthalmology
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... of the bulbar conjunctiva ... -> Corneal drying ... Orbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... #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
Conjunctiva/Sclera ... Iris 7. ... /Iris: • Keratitis ... • Iritis Conjunctiva ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Traumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Surface Injury:
 • Corneal Abrasion
 • Ultraviolet Keratitis
 • Chemical
Surface Injury: • Corneal ... Laceration • Conjunctiva ... hemorrhage • Cornea ... : Abrasion • Iris ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Approach to an Eye Exam

1. History
2. Obvious Physical Trauma
3. Initial Assessment
  A. Visual Acuity
Sclera/ Conjunctiva ... Cornea D. ... Iris F. ... EyeExamination #Approach #Ophthalmology
Keratoconjunctivitis: Inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea secondary to Adenovirus infection.
Photo credit, Josh Fierer, M.D.

Charlie Goldberg,
Inflammation of the conjunctiva ... and cornea secondary ... UCSD Catalog of Clinical ... Images #Clinical ... #Ophthalmology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
vein occlusion Conjunctiva ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris ... Conjunctivitis • Conjunctival ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Inferior Conjunctival Cyst on Ocular Exam

#Conjunctival #Cyst #Ocular #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #ophthalmology
Inferior Conjunctival ... Ocular Exam #Conjunctival ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #ophthalmology