Ophthalmology

Unit 2: Visual field defects, double vision & optic disc swelling

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3: Optic Disc Swelling

Examination

History

  • Ophthalmic history
  • Systemic history
  • Neurological history

Rule out:

  • Raised intracranial pressure
  • Systemic hypertension
  • Giant cell arteritis

Examination

  • Visual Acuity
  • Colour Vision
  • Pupils
  • Dilated Fundus Exam
  • Visual Fields
  • Cranial nerves (6th Nerve Palsy)
  • Test for proptosis