Eye Examination Flashcards
1
Q
Order in which to carry out the examination
A
Gen inspection- eyelids, lashes, sclera and pupils
Eye movements
Visual fields
Fundoscopy
2
Q
How to carry out the visual fields examination
A
Cover one eye
Hands at opposite sides of patients FOV
Move fingers and ask which ones are moving
3
Q
How to carry out eye movements examination
A
Follow my finger do it in X and horizontal movements
Don’t move head
Ask about double vision
4
Q
Comments on sclera, pupils and eyelids
A
Sclera- normal
Pupils- same size and medium diameter which is acceptable for this lighting
Eyelids are symmetrical and no ptosis is evident
5
Q
Steps in fundoscopy
A
Warn patient it’ll be a close inspection
1m back do red reflex examination
Come in and look at the normal fundus
Right hand right eye
