M3 Flashcards
concerns dictate that a child patient, including older children, should be accompanied by a parent or guardian while they are in the consulting room with you
Child protection
should always be obtained
Parent’s/Guardian’s consent
TYPES OF VISION EXAM
- Screening
- Comprehensive
- Refraction
- Contact lens
Brief examination with limited elements of testing
Screening
assess risk factors and determine presence or absence of potential risk factors
Screening
recommend appropriate treatment pathway and timing
Screening
patient reports with medically related diagnosis
Comprehensive
examine all basic areas of vision including refractive, oculomotor and eye and systemic health
Comprehensive
brief examination devoted only to refractive status
Refraction
medical diagnosis unnecessary , often routine care
Refraction
examine only refractive status, new or re- evaluate
Refraction
⚬medical diagnosis unnecessary, often routine are for fitting, re-fitting or other assessment of contact lens status
⚬examinerefractiveandeyesystemichealthstatusas applied to contact lens wear, new or re-evaluate
Contact lens * Basic or complex evaluation and fitting
⚬medical diagnosis uncessarry, often routine care to check CL status
⚬examine refractive and eye and systemic health status as applied to contact lens wear, new or re-evaluatE
Contact lens * Check
Limited Testing - VA only
Vision Screening
Untrained personnel
Vision Screening
Inadequate testing equipment
Vision Screening
Complete and detailed test
Comprehensive
Optometrists/ Ophthalmologists
Comprehensive
Specialized equipment and procedures
Comprehensive
- evaluate the functional status of the eyes and visual system, taking into account each child’s level of development and special vision demand and needs
- assess ocular health and related systemic health conditions
- establish a diagnosis (or diagnoses)
- formulate a treatment and management plan
- counsel and educate parents/caregivers regarding their child’s visual, ocular and releated health care status, including recommendations for prevention, treatment, management, and future care
Objectives of a compre pedia test (AOA)