Sarcoidosis

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Sarcoidosis

BASICS DESCRIPTION • Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic systemic inflammatory disease. • It most commonly affects eyes, lungs, and skin. • Up to 80% of patients have ophthalmic involvement. • Sarcoidosis…

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Syphilis

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Syphilis

Jeremy D. Wolfe BASICS DESCRIPTION • Chronic, multiorgan, systemic bacterial infection caused by spirochete Treponema pallidum. • Responsible for 1–2% of all uveitis cases. • Ocular syphilis is considered a…

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Coloboma

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Coloboma

BASICS DESCRIPTION Developmental defect is caused by defective closure of the embryonal fissure. Its effect on vision varies depending on the size and location of the defect (1). Pediatric Considerations…

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Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)

BASICS DESCRIPTION • Different response of one pupil compared with the contralateral pupil when stimulated by a bright light. It is a sign that can be seen in a large…

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Error (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism)

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Error (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism)

BASICS DESCRIPTION • Refractive error exists when parallel light rays from a distant object do not come to focus on the retina of an unaccommodating eye. In refractive error the…

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Nevus

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Nevus

Carol L. Shields BASICS DESCRIPTION • Melanocytic tumors of the iris stroma include a wide spectrum of lesions, ranging from benign iris nevus to malignant iris melanoma. • They can…

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Adnexal Lymphoma (OAL)

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Adnexal Lymphoma (OAL)

Ann P. Murchison BASICS DESCRIPTION • Ocular adnexal lymphoproliferative disease (OALD) represents an amalgam of monoclonal and polyclonal lymphocytic proliferations that involve the ocular adnexa (the eyelids, orbit, conjunctiva, and…

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Eye in Children

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Eye in Children

BASICS DESCRIPTION The appearance of redness on the surface of the eye resulting from enlargement and dilation or leakage of the blood vessels of the conjunctiva or episclera EPIDEMIOLOGY Prevalence…

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Atrophy

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Atrophy

Ramin Schadlu BASICS DESCRIPTION • Iris atrophy can be caused by a myriad of ocular disorders. – The etiology can be determined by careful history taking and physical examination. Pediatric…

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Ptosis

Nov 9, 2016 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Ptosis

BASICS DESCRIPTION • Drooping of the upper eyelid – May be congenital or acquired – May cause blurred vision or loss of visual field EPIDEMIOLOGY Unknown RISK FACTORS See associated…

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