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Showing posts with label Eye Examination steps. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Essential Steps in Patient's Eye Examination



Visual Acquity - Always first check vision ( Each eye separately , for near and far)
Pinhole test if vision is reduced 
Visual Field (confrontation Method)
Color Vision Ishihara Chart,Friends chart
General examination for ptosis, proptosis,external deformity, head Posture etc
Evert eyelids if patient complains of irritation
Goldman's Tonometer
Check for corneal clarity
Check anterior chamber depth 
Check pupillary reaction (direct, consensual and RAPD)
Check for any lens opacity
Fundoscopy for macula and optic disc
Check IOP in every patient above 35 years of age, by both digital method and tonometer

Regurgitation test if patient complains of watering
Ocular movement ( make "H" or "X") and cover-uncover test  if patient complains of diplopia/strabismus

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