Eyes the Eyes Flashcards
(31 cards)
The pupil should be ___ in size.
3-5mm
Have client look up/down/sideways to…
Inspect the Conjuctiva
Red spots in the conjuctiva suggest:
Petechial Hemorrhages
To test visual acuity we use the:
Snellen Chart
Snellen chart is placed __ away from client.
20 feet
For a non-english speaking person or a child we use a chart with:
E’s only
If client has corrective lenses, should we use them?
Yes
The top number in acuity represents the:
Distance between the client and the chart.
The bottom number indicates:
The distance @ which someone with normal vision should be able to read the line.
To test for near visual acuity we:
Hold a print 14” from the client.
When should we use this test?
For people who complain of having difficulty reading or over 40.
What would a failed test suggest?
Presbyopia
To test eye alignment and movement we use the:
Cover Test
If the uncovered/covered eye moves it would suggest:
Muscle weakness
To test eye alignment we:
Hold a light 12” from client, shine on bridge of nose. Reflection on cornea should be the same in both eyes.
To test extraocular muscle we use the:
Positions test
We test how many planes:
- Horizontal, Vertical Diagonal (4)
Slight _______ @ the extreme outside horizontal position is normal.
Nystagmus
To test for pupil reflexes we:
Darken room, bring light on the pupil.
The pupil should __________
constrict.
The unstimulated pupil should also react the same. This is the:
Consensual Response
To test for accomodation we:
Hold index finger 2 feet from eyes. Approach nose, eyes should converge as finger moves closer.
Accomodation reduces with:
Presbyopia
In testing peripheral vision we use the
Confrontation Test
