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Glaucoma Medications

drugs3

The type of medication to be prescribed for glaucoma depends upon  the type of glaucoma Patient’s medical history The drug …

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Introduction to Glaucoma and Measurement of Intraocular Pressure

Triad of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the progressive and characteristic optic neuropathy which is associated with visual field loss as damage progresses and in …

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Visual Fields by Confrontation Method

visual field

Visual fields may be assessed following the steps given below: Introduction and permission Sit at the level of the patient …

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Cover-Uncover Test

Squint

Cover uncover test may be performed following the steps given below: Introduction and permission (ask if patient uses glasses) Sit …

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Examination of Extraocular Movements of Eye

Extraocular muscles

Examination of extraocular movements may be carried out in the steps given below: Introduction and permission Sit at the level …

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Pupillary Examination

pupil

Pupillary examination may be carried out in the following steps: Introduction and permission Sit at the level of the patient …

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Protocol of Examination of Squint

Squint

The examination of squint may be summarized in the steps mentioned below: 1. Introduction 2. Visual acuity, best corrected visual …

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Protocol of Examination of Proptosis

proptosis

The protocol of examination of proptosis may be summarized in the following steps: 1. Introduction and greeting 2. Visual acuity, …

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Protocol of Examination of Ptosis

Ptosis

The steps involved in ptosis examination are as under: History 1. Duration: Whether by birth or acquired 2. When noticed …

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Protocol of Examination of Direct Ophthalmoscopy

Direct Ophthalmoscope

Examination by means of direct ophthalmoscope involves the following simple steps: Visual acuity. Tell him to fixate on 6/60 line. …

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