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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... conjunctiva and cornea ... conjunctiva) • Bitot's spots ... 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 ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Differential diagnoses for the neuro-ophthalmologic finding of diplopia.
Neoplastic: 
 • Intraorbital meningioma 
 • Pituitary adenoma
Differential diagnoses ... for the neuro-ophthalmologic ... Miller-Fisher syndrome ... orbitopathy) • Corneal ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
All About Horner's Syndrome

Horner's syndrome, known as 
"oculosympathetic paresis" by people 
who don't have friends, is
Horner's syndrome ... in 1855 by Ed Horner ... and discovered a syndrome ... #Overview #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cornea ... - Cotton wool spots ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Ophthalmology
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
Holmes-Adie Syndrome ... females Differential Diagnosis ... #Adies #Pupil #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
Horner's Syndrome ... consistent with a diagnosis ... of Horner's syndrome ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
- Differential Diagnosis ... three clinical diagnoses ... nerve palsy • Horner ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #ophthalmology
Krukenberg's Spindle - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Krukenberg's Spindle is a pigment deposit that can be found
aspect of the cornea ... pigment dispersion syndrome ... Krukenbergs #Spindle #Cornea ... #Ocular #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #ophthalmology
Krukenberg's Spindle - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Krukenberg's Spindle is a pigment deposit that can be found
aspect of the cornea ... pigment dispersion syndrome ... Krukenbergs #Spindle #Cornea ... #Ocular #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #ophthalmology