The type of medication to be prescribed for glaucoma depends upon the type of glaucoma Patient’s medical history The drug … Read More »
Introduction to Glaucoma and Measurement of Intraocular Pressure
Glaucoma is the progressive and characteristic optic neuropathy which is associated with visual field loss as damage progresses and in … Read More »
Visual Fields by Confrontation Method
Visual fields may be assessed following the steps given below: Introduction and permission Sit at the level of the patient … Read More »
Cover-Uncover Test
Cover uncover test may be performed following the steps given below: Introduction and permission (ask if patient uses glasses) Sit … Read More »
Examination of Extraocular Movements of Eye
Examination of extraocular movements may be carried out in the steps given below: Introduction and permission Sit at the level … Read More »
Pupillary Examination
Pupillary examination may be carried out in the following steps: Introduction and permission Sit at the level of the patient … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Squint
The examination of squint may be summarized in the steps mentioned below: 1. Introduction 2. Visual acuity, best corrected visual … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Proptosis
The protocol of examination of proptosis may be summarized in the following steps: 1. Introduction and greeting 2. Visual acuity, … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Ptosis
The steps involved in ptosis examination are as under: History 1. Duration: Whether by birth or acquired 2. When noticed … Read More »
Protocol of Examination of Direct Ophthalmoscopy
Examination by means of direct ophthalmoscope involves the following simple steps: Visual acuity. Tell him to fixate on 6/60 line. … Read More »