Vascular disorders Retinal Artery Occlusion Causes & Predisposing Factors Clot Sclerosis HTN DM Atrial Fibrillation Temporal arteritis Clinical Presentation ACUTE vision loss Partial Complete NO PAIN Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings … [Read more...]
S2 E065 Eye and Trauma and Subconscious Study Cues
Blowout Fracture A fracture of the orbit Clinical Presentation “I got my face smashed in!”EcchymosisDifficulty with vertical eye movementDiplopiaInfraorbital anesthesia secondary to trauma to the infraorbital nerveSwellingSubconjunctival hemorrhage Labs, Studies and Physical Exam … [Read more...]
S2 E064 Nystagmus and Retinal issues for the PANCE
Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic eye movementPatient is usually unaware that it’s happening, but may have blurred vision Causes Congenital neurological problemTraumaStrokeMultiple SclerosisInner ear inflammationAlcoholSudden head movementsLooking out a … [Read more...]
S2 E063 The Eyeball Part 2 for the PANCE
Blepharitis An infection of the eyelid Acute blepharitis is most commonly caused by Staph May be viral Seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea can also cause blepharitis Clinical Presentation Eyelid Loss of eyelashes Red Itchy Burning Scaly … [Read more...]
S2 E062 The Eyeball Part 1
Disorders of the Conjunctiva Viral Conjunctivitis Causes Typically the adenovirus 3,8 or 19 Highly contagious Clinical Presentation Acute onset of watery discharge Usually be bilateral Ipsilateral preauricular lymphadenopathy Photophobia Labs and Studies … [Read more...]
