Notes by Agradeservers.
, TABLE OF CONTENTS: ASSESSMENT OF VISION
1. History Taking
1.1. Chief Complaints (Vision, Pain, Discomfort)
1.2. Symptom Analysis (Duration, Recurrence, Discharge)
1.3. Medical and Family History
2. Physical Examination
2.1. External Eye Exam
- 2.1.1. Eyelids (Ptosis, Retraction, Lesions)
- 2.1.2. Sclera and Conjunctiva
- 2.1.3. Cornea and Pupils
- 2.1.4. Nystagmus and Extra-ocular Movements
3. Visual Acuity Test
3.1. Snellen’s Chart (Procedure and Interpretation)
3.2. Recording Visual Acuity (OD, OS)
3.3. Assessing Low Vision (Counting Fingers, Hand Motion, Light
Perception)
, 4. Diagnostic Evaluations
4.1. Direct Ophthalmoscopy
4.2. Slit-Lamp Examination
4.3. Color Vision Testing (Ishihara Plates)
4.4. Amsler Grid
4.5. Ultrasonography
4.6. Fluorescein Angiography
4.7. Tonometry (Types and Purpose)
4.8. Gonioscopy
4.9. Perimetry (Manual and Automated)
5. Assignment Topics
5.1. Common Nursing Procedures
5.2. Ocular Signs of Vitamin A Deficiency