the eye exam
problem
something that causes difficulty for a person
symptom
a subjective indication of a problem or disorder
sign
is a clinical finding/objective evidence of a disorder or finding
LOFTSEA
use if someone complains of migraines / flashing lights etc.
L: location
O: offset
F: frequency
T: type
S; self TX
E: effect
A: associated factors
unilateral, bilateral, temporal etc.
sudden, gradual, periodic etc.
variable, persistant etc.
migraine, custer, computer use
medication, rest, water
effect or work, social life etc.
aggravating factors, sympoms related to particular event
case history components
INTERVIEW 👥
chief complaint :
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px visual demands: do you wear six, even as child, can you see up close
QUESTIONAIRE ✅
when was your last eye exam
how long wearings spx?
medical history
symptoms of common eye problems :
surgeries, eye patch, infections, diabetes, any meds atm, allergies
flashers, floaters, double vision
family history of glaucoma, cataracts, AMD, high BP, diabetes
smoking, driving, computer use, CL, hobbies
summary ♻
any other concerns
recap px info
record all info incl negatives