What’s This Hairy Eye Mass?

Dermoid
A patient presents with a white, ovoid mass on the eye with several black hairs growing from it. Explore the diagnosis and management of this condition.
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A Curious Case of an Abnormal Pupil

Retinal ischemia
Explore the causes of a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD). Learn how retinal ischemia can lead to abnormal pupillary responses. A key case for doctors.
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A Scar on the Retina

Toxoplasmosis
Explore the differential diagnosis for pigmented, sharply demarcated choroidal lesions. What could this common finding on a fundoscopic exam indicate?
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Cobblestones in the Eye?

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
A patient presents with severe itchy eyes and large, cobblestone papillae on the upper palpebral conjunctiva. Learn about this form of conjunctivitis.
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Sudden Vision Loss Post-Exercise

Dislocation of the lens
A patient presents with sudden, painful vision impairment after vigorous exercise. Explore the differential diagnosis and management of this ocular emergency.
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The Dissolving Lens Mystery

Cataract
Explore a case of a hypermature eye condition where the lens dissolves, causing its nucleus to sink. Learn why this requires urgent surgical management.
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When Heart Meds Affect the Eyes

Amiodarone-induced vortex keratopathy
A 50-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation develops vision changes, seeing halos around lights. Explore the diagnosis behind whorl-like corneal deposits.
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A Spot on the Conjunctiva

Melanoma
A case study on a pigmented conjunctival lesion. Explore the histopathological findings and differential diagnosis of primary acquired melanosis.
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Painless Vision Loss: Key Differentials

Narrow angle glaucoma
A patient presents with sudden, painless vision loss. Explore the critical differential diagnoses, including vascular occlusions and retinal detachment.
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A Teen’s Blurry Vision Mystery

Persistent pupillary membranes
A 15-year-old boy presents with bilateral decreased vision. A slit lamp exam reveals a congenital anomaly. Discover the diagnosis and management.
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