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Systemic diseases are frequently the underlying cause of many ocular conditions. Also, ocular findings often provide clues that there may be an undiagnosed systemic disease. The first step in identifying a systemic etiology is a thorough history. Obviously, the questions asked are targeted based on the eye condition. For some conditions, I will initiate the workup myself. Then, depending upon the findings, I may need to refer, whether to the primary care physician (Read more...)
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