MCW Ophthalmic Case Studies For Medical Students
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Objectives
After thoroughly reviewing these case studies, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize and describe the typical presentation of common conditions affecting the anterior and posterior segments of the eye
- Consider a range of multiple etiologies when examining patients with eye or vision problems, including trauma, infection, congenital abnormalities, autoimmunity, vascular issues, metabolic deficiencies, and environmental causes
- Recall the basic pathophysiology underlying numerous ophthalmic conditions
- Evaluate the significance of clinical findings in relation to common ophthalmic diseases
- Formulate a differential diagnosis after reviewing the patient’s history and ocular exam
- Identify which laboratory tests or exams are appropriate to confirm and evaluate specific ophthalmic diagnoses
- Discuss therapeutic options and treatment plans for a number of acute and chronic ophthalmic diseases
We've included a listing of commonly used ophthalmic abbreviations for your review.
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ʼһ Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Case Studies
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Ophthalmic Case Study 1
Acute right eye pain -
Ophthalmic Case Study 2
Red, itchy eyes -
Ophthalmic Case Study 3
Acute left eye pain and blurry vision -
Ophthalmic Case Study 4
Left eye pain and fuzzy vision 2 days after eye surgery -
Ophthalmic Case Study 5
Girl rubbing her R eye after trauma -
Ophthalmic Case Study 6
Red eye and pain on the left -
Ophthalmic Case Study 7
Vision loss L eye -
Ophthalmic Case Study 8
Crossed eyes -
Ophthalmic Case Study 9
White pupils -
Ophthalmic Case Study 10
Blurry vision in the left eye for 2 weeks -
Ophthalmic Case Study 11
Acute pain and burning in L eye -
Ophthalmic Case Study 12
Blurry vision in both eyes and headaches -
Ophthalmic Case Study 13
"Cannot see well" from left eye -
Ophthalmic Case Study 14
Blurry vision in both eyes -
Ophthalmic Case Study 15
Eye irritation and dryness -
Ophthalmic Case Study 16
2 brief episodes of vision loss in the R eye -
Ophthalmic Case Study 17
Routine eye exam -
Ophthalmic Case Study 18
8-year-old boy, difficulty seeing whiteboard -
Ophthalmic Case Study 19
8-year-old girl, wandering eye and double vision. -
Ophthalmic Case Study 20
Red eyelid lesion in an infant