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To enable proper diagnosis of the condition
persisting the patient comming in for treatment,
a detailed preliminary investigation is a
must. The optometrists examine the patient
as follows:
Preliminary Investigation
History
- Present complaints
- Previous ailments- eye or systemic
- General health status
- Family history – eye or systemic
- Allergies to drugs
- Vision assessment
- Slit Lamp Examination
- Intra-ocular Pressure (the pressure
of the eye)
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Based upon the
above tests, subjective and objective refraction
is done, if necessary. Depending on the clinical
findings and the signs presented, diagnosis
is made and Management advised.
Then the patient is sent for detailed fundus
examination by the Ophthalmologist.
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