Unit 5

Question 1

Rx refinement - Hard date examples

Answer 1

Information such as numbers or facts
-Previous rx
-Current glasses (lensometry)
-Autorefraction
-Visual acuity
-SIngle vision refraction findings

Question 2

Rx refinement - soft data

Answer 2

Qualitative data - the descriptive and conceptual findings collected through questions, interviews or observation

Question 3

Examples of soft data

Answer 3

Difficulty seeing the board at schoo
Trouble reading fine print
Glare or haloes around lights
Tired eyes
Problems seeing signs while driving
Difficulty focusing at both distance and near

Question 4

4 steps to rx refinement

Answer 4

1. have i incorporated measures to ensure a proper endpoint?
2. Have i considered all the available “hard” data
3. Have i considered the “soft” data
4. What modifications (if any) do i need to make to ease accomodation?

Question 5

SOAP method

Answer 5

S- subjective
O- objective
A- assesment
P- plan

Question 6

Subjective

Answer 6

Comes from experiences, personal views or feeling of a px
-Chief complaint
-foldaars
-Current ocular status
-Personal and family ocular history
-Personal and family medical history

Question 7

Ojective examples

Answer 7

Physical exam findings
previous rx
lensometry
autorefraction
VA
refraction findings

Question 8

Assessment

Answer 8

Synthesis of subjective and objective evidence to arrive at a diagnosis

Question 9

Plan

Answer 9

need for additional testing and consultation with other clinicans
it also addresses any additional steps being taken to treat px
helps other healthcare professionals understand what needs to be done next

Question 10

List some troubleshooting techniques that can be used to ensure the optician provides a
good refraction

Answer 10

use of a trial frame after phoropter refraction