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Ocular History. Active or past history of any eye condition such as glaucoma, cataracts, keratoconus, injuries or amblyopia?

Ocular History. Active or past history of any eye condition such as glaucoma, cataracts, keratoconus, injuries or amblyopia?

History of Present Illness: As with all other specialties, a detailed ocular history is crucial to diagnosis. You should explore every complaint with the “basic questions” — when did it start, what's it like, is there anything that makes it better or worse, are you taking any medications for relieve, etc..

History of Present Illness: As with all other specialties, a detailed ocular history is crucial to diagnosis. You should explore every complaint with the “basic questions” — when did it start, what's it like, is there anything that makes it better or worse, are you taking any medications for relieve, etc..

Ocular history should inquire about past clinic visits and surgeries. Specifically inquire about cataract surgeries, eye trauma, and glaucoma. You can often piece together your patient's ocular history by examining their eyedrops.

Ocular history should inquire about past clinic visits and surgeries. Specifically inquire about cataract surgeries, eye trauma, and glaucoma. You can often piece together your patient's ocular history by examining their eyedrops.

HISTORY Visual Complaints. As one patient taught me, there are usually no visual complaints in glaucoma. ... Ocular Symptoms. ... Past Ocular History. ... Past Medical History. ... Current Topical Medications and Prior Medication History. ... Family History. ... Allergies to Medications. ... Systemic Medications.

HISTORY Visual Complaints. As one patient taught me, there are usually no visual complaints in glaucoma. ... Ocular Symptoms. ... Past Ocular History. ... Past Medical History. ... Current Topical Medications and Prior Medication History. ... Family History. ... Allergies to Medications. ... Systemic Medications.

The practice of ophthalmology has been documented since ancient times. Its existence can be traced back to Ancient Babylon with a reference to the eyes made in the Code of Hammurabi (2250 BC) – “If a physician performs eye surgery and saves the eye, he shall receive ten shekels in money”.

The practice of ophthalmology has been documented since ancient times. Its existence can be traced back to Ancient Babylon with a reference to the eyes made in the Code of Hammurabi (2250 BC) – “If a physician performs eye surgery and saves the eye, he shall receive ten shekels in money”.

Past ocular history Ask about a history of previous eye trauma. Ask about a history of ocular surgery (if recent, there is a risk of post-op endophthalmitis). Ask if the patient uses prescription glasses and if these are used for distance or near vision.

Past ocular history Ask about a history of previous eye trauma. Ask about a history of ocular surgery (if recent, there is a risk of post-op endophthalmitis). Ask if the patient uses prescription glasses and if these are used for distance or near vision.

For each complaint, ask about: Onset (sudden or gradual) Course (how it has progressed) Duration (how long) Severity. Location (involving one or both eyes) Any relevant associated symptoms. Any similar problems in the past. Previous medical advice and any current medication.

For each complaint, ask about: Onset (sudden or gradual) Course (how it has progressed) Duration (how long) Severity. Location (involving one or both eyes) Any relevant associated symptoms. Any similar problems in the past. Previous medical advice and any current medication.

3. Importance of History Taking • Obtaining an accurate history is the critical first step in determining the aetiology of a patient's problem. A large percentage of the time 70%, you will actually be able to make a diagnosis based on the history alone.

For each complaint, ask about: Onset (sudden or gradual) Course (how it has progressed) Duration (how long) Severity. Location (involving one or both eyes) Any relevant associated symptoms. Any similar problems in the past. Previous medical advice and any current medication.

3. Importance of History Taking • Obtaining an accurate history is the critical first step in determining the aetiology of a patient's problem. A large percentage of the time 70%, you will actually be able to make a diagnosis based on the history alone.

Common ocular diseases include: Age-related macular degeneration – a physical disturbance of the macula (the center of the retina) Cataracts – a degenerative disease in which the lens becomes opaque and affects the vision. Color blindness – a deficiency in color vision.

For each complaint, ask about: Onset (sudden or gradual) Course (how it has progressed) Duration (how long) Severity. Location (involving one or both eyes) Any relevant associated symptoms. Any similar problems in the past. Previous medical advice and any current medication.

Common ocular diseases include: Age-related macular degeneration – a physical disturbance of the macula (the center of the retina) Cataracts – a degenerative disease in which the lens becomes opaque and affects the vision. Color blindness – a deficiency in color vision.