When a Rash Affects Vision
A case of a painful facial rash leading to a left VI nerve palsy. Explore the diagnosis and management of this serious viral reactivation in the V1 dermatome.
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The Case of the Wandering Worm
A patient presents with a visible worm in their eye. Explore the diagnosis of this filarial parasite, endemic to west and central Africa. Learn the key signs.
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What’s That Yellow Eye Bump?
Discover the diagnosis behind a soft, yellowish mass on the surface of the eye. Learn about this common, benign condition often mistaken for something more serious.
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A 9-Year-Old’s Conjunctival Lesion
A 9-year-old boy presents with a growth on his conjunctiva. Explore the differential diagnosis and management of this common pediatric ophthalmology case.
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A Race Against Time: Acute Vision Loss
A patient presents with sudden, painless vision loss. Fundoscopy reveals a pale retina and a classic cherry red spot. What is this ophthalmic emergency?
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A Diabetic’s Blurred Vision
A patient with diabetes presents with vision changes. Fundoscopy reveals new blood vessel growth. What is the diagnosis and management?
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When Blood Lipids Cloud the View
Discover a rare ocular condition where high triglyceride levels cause retinal vessels to appear creamy or white. Learn about its diagnosis and systemic implications.
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A Symmetrical Bulge in the Eye
Explore a case of an unusual MRI finding in the right eye, showing symmetrical bulging. What could cause this unique presentation of retinal pathology?
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What Causes a Curtain Over the Eye?
Explore the causes of transient monocular vision loss (amaurosis fugax). Learn how retinal findings like cholesterol emboli point to a systemic diagnosis.
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A Red Flag in the Eye
Explore the differential diagnosis for a collection in the anterior chamber. Is it blood, pus, or something else? Learn key ophthalmologic terms.
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