Feature concept: Sensory perception
• Ability to understand and interact through senses:
o Sight
o Hearing
o Smell
o Taste
o Touch
EYES: History
• History of Present Illness
o Red Eye, Vision, Pain, Secretions, etc.
• Past Medical History
o Trauma, Eye Surgery, Chronic Illnesses
• Family History
o Retinoblastoma, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, DM, HTN, Colorblindness, Cataract
formation, Retinal Detachment
• Social History
• Employment, tobacco abuse, activities, corrective lenses
Assessment of the Eye
• Techniques:
o Inspection
External
Internal
o Palpation
External
• Specific assessment:
o Visual acuity of distant and near vision using Jaeger or Rosenbaum charts
External Examination
• Inspection
o Eyebrows
o Orbital area
o Eyelids
• Palpation
Internal Examination
• Inspection
o Conjunctiva
o Iris and pupil
o Lens
o Sclera
o Lacrimal apparatus
• Palpation
Physical Examination
• Pupillary reflexes and accommodation
• Eye inspection and palpation: iris and pupil
• Extraocular movement
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller kuglin. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
