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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... conjunctiva) • Bitot's spots ... • Loss of the eye ... non-functional eye ... ophthalmology #diagnosis
Atraumatic Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lids / Orbit / Lacrimal System:
 • Blepharitis
 • Stye
Atraumatic Red Eye ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Orbital Cellulitis Ocular ... • Keratitis/Corneal ... #Algorithm #Causes
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Diagnosis Framework ... can be caused by ... Episcleritis Ocular ... #ocular #differential ... #diagnosis #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
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Detachment • Macular ... retinopathy • Macular ... ophthalmology #causes
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Symmetrical corneal ... #Strabismus #Ocular ... #Algorithm #Causes
Bitot's Spots- A 4-year-old boy was brought by his father to the ophthalmology clinic with a
near the outer corners ... The ocular findings ... epithelial metaplasia caused ... deficiency can also cause ... as a result of corneal
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Caused by decreased ... changes in gaze/eye ... tumor, trauma, Graves ... Ocular causes -
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Immunosuppressive Therapies: Steroids ... Myasthenia Crises ... #diagnosis #management
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... pain/pain upon eye ... involvement: Intractable nausea ... syndrome, Myasthenia gravis ... Manifestations #diagnosis
Asteroid hyalosis in the anterior vitreous cavity on slit lamp exam

These are refractive, calcific particles suspended
Asteroid hyalosis ... jelly in your eye ... reflection they cause ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #ocular #eye