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Proptosis : Mnemonic based Approach

Epomedicine Nov 13, 2020 No Comments Ophthalmology

Proptosis refers to the forward displacement of the eyeball beyond the orbital margin with the patient looking straight ahead. The term “Exopthalmos” is reserved for…

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Schirmer’s test

Epomedicine Jun 26, 2020 1 Comment Clinical examinationOphthalmology

Schirmer’s test is a measurement of tear production, devised by the German ophthalmologist Otto W.A. Schirmer. Originally, Schirmer used blotting paper to collect tears elicited…

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Lasers in Ophthalmology – Mnemonic

Epomedicine May 27, 2020 No Comments Ophthalmology

Order of decreasing wavelength Mnemonic: CHyNa PuRE The laser tissue interaction can be remembered in the reverse order using the mnemonic ACiDiTy. Carbon dioxide (CO2):…

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Ophthalmology Mnemonics

Dr. Henrique Durão Sep 16, 2019 No Comments Ophthalmology

PERIORBITAL EDEMA P: Pregnancy E: Edema: angioedema, cellulitis R: Renal: nephrotic I: Infectious mononucleosis: Hoagland’s sign O: Obstruction: SVC R: Rheumatic: Dermatomyositis, Cutaneous SLE B: Bitten…

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hypertensive retinopathy
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Hypertensive Retinopathy Grading – Simplified

Epomedicine Jun 1, 2019 No Comments Emergency medicineInternal medicineOphthalmology

Hypertensive retinopathy has been classified by Keith, Wagener & Barker and Scheie (hypertensive and arteriosclerotic features). With this mnemonic, we will have a grading with…

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Visual cycle – Simplified

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics May 31, 2019 No Comments OphthalmologyPhysiology

11-cis-retinal combines with opsin protein to form rhodopsin. Light stimulates conversion of rhodopsin bound 11-cis-retinal to all-trans-retinol (all-trans-retinol is transported from photoreceptor cells to retinal…

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Parinaud Syndrome – Anatomical Basis

Epomedicine May 19, 2019 No Comments AnatomyNervous systemOphthalmology

Synonyms: Dorsal midbrain sydnrome, Pretectal syndrome Main components of Parinaud syndrome: Vertical gaze palsy Convergence-retraction nystagmus Pupillary light-near dissociation Lid retraction (Collier’s sign) Anatomical basis…

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Embryology of Eye : Mnemonic

Epomedicine Mar 3, 2019 No Comments AnatomyEmbryologyOphthalmology

Surface ectoderm derivatives Mnemonic: LEVeL Lens Epithelium All ocular adnexa including mebomian gland and glands of Zeis and Moll Skin Cornea Conjunctiva Vitreous (portion) Lacrimal…

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