Clinical assessment – history and physical |
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Ophthalmological history-taking |
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Visual acuity |
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Pupil examination/swinging flash light test |
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Cover-uncover test/alternate cover test |
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Color vision testing |
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Visual field |
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Interpretation of fluorescein staining |
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Direct ophthalmoscopy |
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Tonometry (intraocular pressure) |
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Extraocular movements |
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Investigations |
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Ordering/interpretation of bloodwork including full blood count, ESR, C-reactive protein |
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Orbital computed tomography scan |
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Carotid Doppler ultrasound |
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Echocardiogram |
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Medical/surgical referral, counseling, and care |
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Prescription of topical antibiotics |
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Prescription of topical steroids |
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Prescription of antiglaucoma medications |
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Indications for ophthalmology referral |
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Indications and contraindications for certain surgical procedures |
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Preparation of patients for surgery and postoperative care |
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Explanations of common ophthalmological surgical procedures (eg, cataract surgery, vitrectomy) |
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