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Ophthalmological examination

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The basic ophthalmological examination requires the following equipment:

  • a pen torch is useful as a visual target, in assessing a squint, testing pupil responsiveness etc.
  • fluorescein drops or fluorescein impregnated paper strips
  • rapid and short acting mydriatic drops are required to dilate the pupil for examination of the retina; tropicamide drops are in common use
  • ophthalmoscope

The examination should assess the following:

  • visual acuity
  • visual fields
  • the eyelids
  • the surface of the eye
  • the pupils
  • colour vision
  • ocular movements
  • the inner eye

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