Ophthalmology History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
What are the standard presenting complaints in ophthalmology?
A
Reduced vision Red eye Discomfort Double vision Visual disturbance
2
Q
For visual loss, what would you want to ask about?
A
Onset Duration Course Location Degree Associated features Relieving or aggravating factors
3
Q
What visual abberations may you want to ask about?
A
Glare and haloes
Visual distortion and metamorphopsia
Flashing lights and floaters
Double vision (monocular/binocular, vertical/tilted/horizontal, better/worse any direction)
4
Q
What should you ask about in the social history?
A
Hobbies
Driving
Work
(I’d also ask smoking)
