Ophthalmic Eye Examination
An ophthalmologist is “a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system and in the prevention of eye disease and injury. They provide a full spectrum of care including routine eye exams, diagnosis and medical treatment of eye disorders and diseases, prescriptions for eyeglasses, surgery, and management of eye problems that are caused by systemic illnesses.
An examination performed by a specialist ophthalmic surgeon might include all or most of the following
(depending on the clinical situation of the patient):
History (general, ophthalmic, family, medications, allergies)
Examination - ophthalmic (visual acuity, confrontation visual fields, slit lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular pressure, ocular motility)
Examination – general (BP, pulse, urinalysis, physical examination as appropriate)
Focimetry (assessment of spectacles) and autorefraction
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