all chapters cuz too lazy Flashcards
what are the three methods to gather info
interview, observation, survey
what is chief complaint
reason of visit
what to write down for optical appliances
svd, svn, bif, pal, cls, when was it made
what does dr falope stand for
duration, relief, frequency, assosiated factor, location, onset, prescription, and exacerbating factor
why is it important to write down family history
bcuz some disease are hereditary
why is it important to note down what different medication is for
some medication has ocular side effects or can be toxic to the eye
what are the other observation in history taking
abnormal head posture, left droopy eyelids
what are the two ways to check patient’s eye power
subjective and objective
objective refraction uses what equipment
retinoscopy and autorefractor
what is the range of normal ocular pressure
11mmHg -21lmmHg
how many plates are there of ishihara test
24 plates
what is the testing distance for the ishihara test
75cm
what does PERRLA represents
Pupil, Equal, Round, Reactive(to), Light, Accommodation
what is one of the visual field testing method
amsler grid, kinetic perimetry, static perimetry, confrontation
why is it important to note down the time of when you test your IOP
bcuz the pressure of your eyes will change between in the morning and the afternoon
what is the use of slit lamp biomicroscopy
it is to look out for any signs of abnormality or diseases
what does the patient management include
advices
frequency of eye examinations
optical appliance prescribed
what does TCU stands for
see the patient again/ follow up with appointment
what is the job of an ophthalmic technician
make glasses, run tests but not be able to diagnose patient with eye diseases
what does an orthoptist specialise in
treating binocular vision
what are the two different kind of waste
biohazardous waste and general waste
what color is the bag for biohazardous waste
yellow
what is the 20-20-20 rule
every 20 mins, look away for 20 seconds at 20 feet
what is one material that most patient has allergy to
nickel