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Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Orbital cellulitis}} is an infection of the soft tissues posterior to the orbital septum
Published	09/15/2024	The hallmark symptoms of orbital cellulitis include {{c1::anisocoria}}, {{c2::chemosis}}, and decreased {{c3::ocular motility}}
Published	09/15/2024	Blepharitis, chalazion, and hordeolum (styes) can be caused by blockage of {{c1::Meibomian glands}}
Published	09/15/2024	Floppy eyelid syndrome is strongly correlated with {{c1::obstructive sleep apnea::respiratory}}
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Caniculitis}} is an inflammation of the channels responsible for moving tears from the eye to the nose
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Dacryocystitis::Dacryocystitis or Dacryostenosis}} is an inflammatory condition caused by a complete blockage of the lacrimal sac
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Dacryostenosis}} is an inflammatory condition caused by an incomplete blockage of the lacrimal sac
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Dacryocystitis::Dacryocystitis or Dacryostenosis}} requires a referral to ophthalmology
Published	09/15/2024	Conjunctivitis is most commonly due to {{c1::viral::bacterial, allergic, or viral}} causes
Published	09/15/2024	Common STIs associated with bacterial conjunctivitis are {{c1::chlamydia}} and {{c1::syphilis}}
Published	09/15/2024	Bacterial conjunctivitis is characterized by {{c1::mucopurulent}} discharge
Published	09/15/2024	Viral conjunctivitis is characterized by {{c1::watery}} discharge
Published	09/15/2024	Subconjunctival hemorrhage is often associated with {{c1::hypertension}} or {{c2::anticoagulant}} use
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Pinguecula}} are small, fleshy, pink to yellow plaques located on the sides of the cornea
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Pterygium}} is a triangular growth of bulbar conjunctiva on the cornea
Published	09/15/2024	Giant papillary conjunctivits and keratitis are often due to inappropriate {{c1::contact lens}} use
Published	09/15/2024	Most chemical injuries to the eye are due to {{c1::alkaline}} substances
Published	09/15/2024	Fluorescein dyes are useful in detecting {{c1::corneal abrasions}}
Published	09/15/2024	The {{c1::Seidel}} test checks for the leakage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber
Published	09/15/2024	Patients who have undergone open globe injuries can sometimes present with a {{c1::peaked}} pupil
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Iridiodialysis}} is a separation of the iris from the cilliary body due to blunt trauma
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Hyphema}} is a condition characterized by visible blood in the anterior chamber of the eye
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Bacterial::Bacterial or Fungal}} keratitis is characterized by well-demarcated lesions
Published	09/15/2024	Hypopyon is often associated with {{c1::bacterial::bacterial or fungal}} keratitis
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Fungal::Bacterial or Fungal}} keratitis is characterized by poorly-demarcated lesions
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Hutchinson sign}} is a vesicular rash associated with VZV that does involve the tip of the nose
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Zoster opthalmicus}} is a vesicular rash associated with VZV that does not involve the tip of the nose
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Staph marginal keratitis}} is an inflammatory condition characterized by peripheral corneal lesions at the {{c2::2, 4, 8, and 10::4}} o'clo…
Published	09/15/2024	Acute angle closure glaucoma is sometimes associated with {{c1::glaucomflecken}}, which are lens opacities due to high-ocular-pressure-induced epithel…
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Preseptal cellulitis}} is an infection of the soft tissues anterior to the orbital septum
Published	09/15/2024	What is this?{{c1::}}
Published	09/15/2024	What is this?{{c1::Classic dendrite}}
Published	09/15/2024	What is this?{{c1::Pseudodentrites}}
Published	09/15/2024	What is this?{{c1::Whorl keratopathy}}
Published	09/15/2024	Classic dendrites have complex branching with terminal bulbs and is caused by {{c1::HSV}}
Published	09/15/2024	Pseudodendrites have no terminal bulbs, are raised without central ulceration, and are caused by {{c1::VZV}}
Published	09/15/2024	asdf(asdf){{c1::wofije}}
Published	09/15/2024	Whorl keratopathy (aka cornea verticillate) is most commonly caused by {{c1::amiodarone}} or {{c2::Fabry disease}}
Published	09/15/2024	{{c1::Peripheral ulcerative}} keratitis is characterized by thinning of the cornea demonstrated by loss of normal lamp line
Published	09/15/2024	Does episcleritis, scleritis, uveitis require urgent or emergent referral?{{c1::Urgent}}
Published	09/15/2024	Does orbital congestion: thyroid eye disease, tumors, vascular occlusion/fistula require urgent or emergent referral?{{c1::Urgent}}
Published	09/15/2024	Urgent or emergent: Angle closure glaucoma{{c1::Emergent}}
Published	09/16/2024	Urgent or emergent: Endophthalmitis{{c1::Emergent}}
Published	09/15/2024	Urgent or emergent: retrobulbar hemorrhage{{c1::Emergent}}
Published	09/15/2024	Urgent or emergent: Intraocular foreign body{{c1::Emergent}}
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