Overview

Question 1

The examination may be divided into 3 parts, what are they?

Answer 1

1. Patient history
2. exam and testing to assess the anatomic and functional behavior of the eye and related structures
3. evaluation of the findings; establishment of a diagnosis of the present illness; and selection of appropriate management or treatment plan

Question 2

How many aspects of eye function and anatomy are generally evaluated in a comprehensive examination?

Answer 2

8

Question 3

The first aspect is ____________, measuring the patients ability to see fine detail

Answer 3

Visual acuity testing

Question 4

The second is ______ and ______, making sure eyes are correctly aligned and can move properly

Answer 4

Alignment and motility

Question 5

The third is the ______________; reactions of the pupils under various light conditions provide important information about specific eye conditions and general health

Answer 5

pupillary examination

Question 6

The 4th is the ____________, testing the expanse and sensitivity of a patients noncentral vision

Answer 6

Visual field examination

Question 7

5 is _________, measurement of the pressure within the eye

Answer 7

IOP measurement

Question 8

6 is an _______________, includes a close inspection of the appearance of the lids, lashes, and visible parts of the lacrimal apparatus and external globe

Answer 8

External examination

Question 9

7 is ________ via the slit lamp, which allows for close examination of the lids, lashes, cornea, conj., iris, lens, and clear fluids within the eye

Answer 9

Biomicroscopy

Question 10

8 is _________ via an ophthalmoscope to examine the vitreous and fundus

Answer 10

Ophthalmoscopy