Diffrential Disgnosis

Question 1

DME

Answer 1

Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema
CRVO Or BRVO with ME
Uveitis ME
ME associated with an ERM
ME associated with vitreomacular traction

Question 2

Chronic conj hyperemia

Answer 2

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Adult inclusion conjunctivitis ( lasting 3-12 months)

Question 3

Epiphora with mild to no associated pain

Answer 3

NLDO
Dry eye disease
Blepharitis
Puncta pathology. ( stenosis, ectropion)
Conjunctivitis ( allergic, toxic)

Question 4

Epiphora with moderate to severe pain

Answer 4

Corneal pathology
Anterior Uveitis
Dacryocystitis
Entropion with trichiasis

Question 5

Orbital bruit

Answer 5

1. Severe stenosis or occlusion of an internal carotid artery
2. Severe anemia
3. Thyrotoxicosis
4. Carotid-cavernous fistula
5. Arterial vascular malformation