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Overview
The purpose of ophthalmic evaluation
is to document objective and
subjective measurements of visual
function and
ocular health
Overview
The specific objectives of the comprehensive ophthalmic
evaluation are to:
Obtain an ocular and systemic history
Determine the optical and health status of the eye,
visual system, and related structures
Identify risk factors for ocular and systemic disease
Detect and diagnose ocular abnormalities and disease
Establish and document the presence or absence of
ocular signs and symptoms of systemic disease
Discuss the nature of the findings and implications
with the patient
Initiate an appropriate response (further diagnostic
tests. Treatment, or referral when indicated)
Overview
A successful evaluation relies in part
also on the physician approaching
the patient appropriately and with a
certain professional demeanor
(attitude), and is supported by the
keeping of adequate records
History
Examination
Analysis of the physiologic function and anatomic
status of the eye, visual system, and related
structures.
Visual acuity examination, with and without correction
(if any) at distance and at near.
Determination of best-corrected visual acuity utilizing
refraction
Ocular alignment and motility examination
Pupillary examination
Visual field examination (confrontation testing)
External eye and ocular adnexa examination
Anterior segment examination
Tonometry to determine intraocular pressure
Posterior segment examination
Modul of Foundation of Clinical Practice
Ethical Consideration
Provide care with compassion, honesty, integrity, and
respect for human dignity
Do not refer to a patient as the retinal detachment.
Instead, always refer to patients by their names
Seek a healthy personal lifestyle
Understand the psychology of illness
Maintain clinical and moral competence to avoid doing
harm and to ensure provision of excellent care
Communicate openly and honestly with patients
Do not allow fees for ophthalmologic services to
exploit patients or third-party payers
Always strive to preserve, to protect, and to advance
the best interests of the patients.