Diagnosis of the etiology of vision loss requires a step-wise systematic approach. The vision loss may be sudden or gradual, painful or painless, unilateral or…
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Tag: Ophthalmology
Understanding Eye Glass Prescription Slip
A phoropter/refractor is an instrument commonly used by eye care professionals during an eye examination, containing different lenses used for refraction of the eye during…
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Sudden Vision Loss : Simplified Approach
Acute or sudden vision loss is due to one of the following causes: Opacification of normally transparent structures anterior to retina Retinal abnormalities Abnormalities of…
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Acute Red Eye : Simplified Approach
Red eye reflects hyperemia or engorgement of superficial visible conjunctival, episcleral or ciliary vessels. A) DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES FOR ACUTE RED EYE 1. Painless red eye:…
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History and Examination in Ophthalmology
A) HISTORY Besides chief complaints, other portion of history is similar to the one you prepare in internal medicine. 1. Description of symptom (SOCRATES): S…
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Glaucoma basics : Classification of Glacuoma
Definition:Ā Glaucoma is a groupĀ of disorders characterized by a progressive opticĀ neuropathy resulting in a characterstic appearanceĀ of the optic disc and a specific pattern of irreversibleĀ visual field…
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Pterygium Excision
Indications for surgery: 1. Reduced vision secondary to: Threatens visual axis: Pterygium advancing toward or already impinging visual axis Induced astigmatism: Due to flattening of…
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Histology of Cornea and Corneal Dystrophies
Prefix: kerat- Definition:Ā The cornea is a transparent, avascular, watch-glassĀ like structure which forms anterior one-sixth of the outerĀ fibrous coat of the eyeball and covers iris, pupil…
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