Pupil Dilation (Dr. Attar) Flashcards
what is the purpose of dilation?
improve visualization of the fundus
________ dilation is generally required for the thorough evaluation of ocular structures
pharmocological
Who do we dilate when they come in?
Everyone
ocular health evaluation ages 18-39 is recommended at least every ______.
Two years
Age >65 are recommended to have comprehensive eye exam ______.
Annually
What is the most important thing that helps with legal problems?
Documentation, documentation, documentation
What serves as an important vital sign in patients with intracranial disease?
Pupil status
Why is history important?
Ocular history
What happens to pupils when they are dilated?
They don’t react to light
Why check IOP?
can change after dilation (usually increases), glaucoma and open angle has increased pressure
Which response is stronger direct or consensual response with pupils?
Consensual
Why do you want to check glaucoma patients in the morning?
Because IOP is highest in the morning
Does IOP increase or decrease with age?
Increase
What is the difference in IOP readings more than _____ between the two eyes is considered significant.
2mm
What is digital palpation?
using fingers to palpate patients
When do you use digital palpation?
when you have no access to instrumentation
What is the disadvantage of digital palpation?
not accurate
What is applanated?
pushing of cornea to flatten it out, air puff used to check IOP
With shadow test if >2/3 is illuminated what is it called?
OD: Grade 3
True/False: Warn about the signs and symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma and instruct patient to contact you if symptoms occur.
True
