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Techniques of Ophthalmic Examination (PDF 29P)

This note covers the following subtopics: Initial Evaluation of the Patient, Diagnostic Testing, Schirmer Tear Test, Fluorescein Staining, Tonometry, Cytology, Culture and Sensitivity, Slit-Lamp Examination, Slit-Lamp Models, Slit-Lamp Use, Ophthalmoscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Direct Ophthalmoscopy, Monocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Information and Supply Sources.

Author(s): Raymond J. Morreale

29 Pages

The purpose of this Tutorial is to summarize these recent advances and to describe our present understanding, based primarily on anatomic investigations, of the Neural Organization of the Mammalian Retina. A great addition has been a section on Psychophysics of Vision which we hope will be of general information to all interested in learning the basics of visual perception.

Author(s): Helga Kolb, Eduardo Fernandez, and Ralph Nelson

NA Pages

Fuchs corneal dystrophy

Fuchs� corneal dystrophy (FCD) is a progressive, hereditary disease of the cornea first described a century ago by the Austrian ophthalmologist Ernst Fuchs. This note provides recent advances in our understanding of the genetic and pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease, as well as the application of new imaging modalities and less invasive surgical procedures, present new opportunities for improved outcomes among patients with FCD.

Author(s): Allen O Eghrari, MD and John D Gottsch, MD

38 Pages

The Ophthalmic Examination (PDF 85P)

Covered topics are:The Ophthalmic Examination,Vision Testing, Gross Evaluation, Symmetry, Ocular discharge, Subtle Ptosis, Blepharospasms, Photophobia, Surface Topography, Palpation, Retropulsion Palpation, Corneal Reflex, Pupillary symmetry, Finnoff Transilluminator, Opacities in the Ocular Media, Ocular Opacity, Focal Beam Examination, Slit Light Examination Flare, Retinal Examination, Direct Ophthalmoscopy, Indirect ophthalmoscopy, Periocular Nerve Blocks, Sensory Blocks, Tears, Sodium Fluorescein, Topical Anesthesia, Eyelid Eversion, Intraocular Pressure Measurement, Nasolacrimal System, Conjunctival Cytology, Conjunctival Biopsy.

Author(s): Jim Schoster, DVM DACVO

85 Pages

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Techniques of Ophthalmic Examination (PDF 29P)

Techniques of Ophthalmic Examination (PDF 29P)

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