Alport syndrome is an oculo-renal syndrome characterized by a triad of clinical findings consisting of hemorrhagic nephritis, sensorineural hearing loss and characteristic ocular findings. The triad of Alport syndrome is SNHL – Sensorineural deafness, Progressive kidney failure and Ocular anomalies. Remember the mnemonic KOH to remember the triad of Alport syndrome. K – Kidney : …
Remember the clinical features of Reiter syndrome using the mnemonic PICK GUN. Planter Fascitis Inflamed Joints Conjunctivitis, Circinate Balanitis Keratoderma Blenorrhagia Gum ulceration Urethritis Nail Dystrophy Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic for Ocular Structures derived from …
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Remember the mnemonic COWS (cold-opposite, warm-same) for Caloric testing in nystagmus. COWS indicates fast phase of the nystagmus When cold water is poured into the right ear the patient will develop left jerk nystagmus (i.e. fast phase to the left). When warm water is poured into the right ear the patient will develop right jerk …
Proptosis (rare plural: proptoses) refers to forward protrusion of the globe with respect to the orbit. There are many causes of proptosis which can be divided according to location and it is worth remembering that it is not just orbital disease processes that cause proptosis Remember the main causes of Proptosis using the mnemonic THE-I (pronouned THE-EYE). THE I (I~eye) …
Ophthalmoscopy or Fundoscopy is the visualisation of the retina or fundus. Direct Ophthalmoscope A direct ophthalmoscope is a device that produces an unreversed or upright image of around 15 times magnification. The direct ophthalmoscope is a critical tool used to inspect the back portion of the interior eyeball, which is called the fundus. Examination is usually best …
Remember the differential of Uniocular Diplopia using the mnemonic ABCD. ABCD Astigmatism Behavioral (psychogenic) Corneal causes (scars, keratoconus) +Cataract Dislocated lens +Double pupil +Dry eye Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics for Post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) causes Starry-Sky …
Remember the causes of BLUE SCLERA using the menmonic MIXED Marfans Imperfecta (Osteogenesis) Xanthoma Elasticum (-pseudo) Ehlers Danlos There is another mnemonic to remember the causes of Blue Sclera – HOPES Belief H – High MyopiaO – Osteogenesis imperfecta P – Pseudoxanthoma elasticum E – Ehlers Danlos syndrome S – Sclerits B – Buphthalmos Hope …
How to differentiate between Superficial and Deep Corneal Vascularization during slit lamp examination ? MORE OPHTHALMOLOGY POSTS Triad of Alport Syndrome Mnemonics for Clinical Features of Reiter Syndrome Mnemonics for Caloric Testing in Nystagmus Mnemonics for Causes of Proptosis Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Mnemonics- Uniocular Diplopia Differentials
How to differentiate between conjunctival congestion and ciliary (circumcorneal) congestion during slit lamp examination ? MORE OPHTHALMOLOGY POSTS Triad of Alport Syndrome Mnemonics for Clinical Features of Reiter Syndrome Mnemonics for Caloric Testing in Nystagmus Mnemonics for Causes of Proptosis Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy Mnemonics- Uniocular Diplopia Differentials
What is cherry-red spot? Cherry-red spot at the macula is a clinical sign seen in the context ofthickening and loss of transparency of the retina at the posterior pole. Thefovea being the thinnest part of the retina and devoid of ganglion cells, retainsrelative transparency, due to which the color of the choroids shines through.In case …
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