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What are the 3 portions an eye exam?
Refractive
Ocular health
Binocularity
What is included when considering systemic health?
BP and Pulse
Allergies/Medications
Systemic Conditions
What is the components of technology in optometry?
Integration
Continuing education
What is the components of health literacy in optometry?
Insurance/access to care
Utilization of resources
Support system
Social determinants of health
Cultural competency
What is the branches of communication in optometry?
Cultural competency
Effective communication
Interprofesisonal
What is healthy literacy?
The degree to which individuals have the capacity to
obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
What is health literacy dependent on?
Communication skills of lay persons and professionals
Lay and professional knowledge of health topics
Culture and beliefs
Demands of the healthcare and public health systems Demands of the situation/context
What percentage of adults have proficient health literacy?
12%
Why do we care about health literacy?
Navigate the healthcare system, including filling out complex forms and locating providers and services
Share personal information, such as health history, with providers
Engage in self-care and chronic-disease management Understand mathematical concepts such as probability and risk
What does the acronym FOLDARS stand for
Frequency
Onset
Location
Duration
Associated symptoms (alleviating factors)
Relief (related signs/symptoms)
Severity
