Seminar O - Opthamology section 1

Question 1

Presenting Complaint

Answer 1

What does the patient complain of?
1.	Red eye
2.	Discharge – is this purulent or watery
3.	Itching
4.	Photphobia
5.	Pain
6.	Visual disturbance:
•	Floaters
•	Flashing lights
•	Shadows
•	Glare
        7. Diplopia

Question 2

Hx of PC

Answer 2

Monocular or binocular
Speed of onset
Constant or intermittent
Previous episodes
Associated symptoms
Effect on lifestyle

Question 3

Past Occular History

Answer 3

Previous Ocular surgery
Refractive state of the eye
• Myopia (short sightedness) – associated with retinal detachment
• Hypermetropia (long-sightedness) – associated with angle-closure glaucoma
History of Amblyopia (lazy eye)

Question 4

Past Medical History

Answer 4

Diabetes
Hypertension
Vascular disorders

Question 5

Family history

Answer 5

• Diabetes

* Glaucoma

Question 6

Social History

Answer 6

• Smoker

* Alcohol

Question 7

Entropion

Answer 7

Entropion is a medical condition in which the eyelid (usually the lower lid) folds inward

Question 8

Ectropion

Answer 8

Ectropion is a medical condition in which the lower eyelid turns outwards.