Scribd
Upload
2 views

Assessing the Eye Structure and Visual Acuity (Student)

The document outlines the importance of assessing eye structure and visual acuity for early detection of eye diseases and maintaining overall eye health. It details the preparation, procedure, and assessment steps involved in a comprehensive eye examination, including equipment needed and specific inspection techniques. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and proper documentation of findings.

Uploaded by

Sheena Mae Buana
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views

Assessing the Eye Structure and Visual Acuity (Student)

The document outlines the importance of assessing eye structure and visual acuity for early detection of eye diseases and maintaining overall eye health. It details the preparation, procedure, and assessment steps involved in a comprehensive eye examination, including equipment needed and specific inspection techniques. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and proper documentation of findings.

Uploaded by

Sheena Mae Buana
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 28

ASSESSING

THE EYE
STRUCTURE
AND VISUAL
ACUITY
SHEENA MAE BUANA – CAÑEZAL,RN. MN.
Assessing the eye structure and visual
acuity is crucial because it allows for
early detection of potential eye diseases,
enables monitoring of vision changes,
and is essential for maintaining overall
eye health, as many eye problems can
progress without noticeable symptoms,
making regular comprehensive eye
exams vital for preventing vision loss.
PREPARATION
 Assemble equipment and
supplies:
 Cotton-tipped
applicator
 Examination gloves
 Millimeter ruler
 Penlight
 Snellen or E chart
 Opaque card
PROCEDURE
Introduce yourself, and verify the
client’s identity, Explain to the client
what you are going to do, why it is
necessary, and how the client can
cooperate
PERFORM
HAND
HYGIENE, AND
OBSERVE
APPROPRIATE
INFECTION
CONTROL
PROCEDURES.
Provide for client privacy.

EXAMPLES:
• Provide a room that will make patient comfortable.
• Screen the patient by curtain.
• Not discussing confidential information in public areas,
such as the cafeteria, hallways or other patient rooms, or
in online forums, such as social media networks and
websites.
 Inquire if client has many histories of the following:
• family history of diabetes, hypertension, or
blood dyscrasia
• eye disease, injury, or surgery
• last visit to an ophthalmologist
• Current use of eye medications
• Use of contact lenses or eyeglasses
• Hygienic practices for corrective lenses.
• Current symptoms of eye problems.
ASSESSMENT
Inspect the eyebrows for hair distribution and alignment,
and for skin quality and movement.
Inspect the eyelashes for evenness of distribution and
direction of curl.
Inspect the eyelids for surface characteristics, position in
relation to the cornea, ability to blink, and frequency of
blinking, Inspect the lower eyelids while the client’s eyes
are closed.
Inspect the bulbar conjunctiva for color, texture and the
presence of lesions.
Inspect the palpebral conjunctiva by everything the lids.
 INSPECT THE PALPATE
THE LACRIMAL GLAND.

 INSPECT THE PALPATE


THE LACRIMAL SAC

AND
NASOLACRIMAL DUCT.
 INSPECT THE ANTERIOR CHAMBER FOR
TRANSPARENCY AND DEPTH. USE THE
SAME OBLIQUE LIGHTING USED WHEN
TESTING THE CORNEA.
.
.
Extraocular Muscle Tests
20 Assess six ocular movements to determine eye
alignment and coordination
Stand directly in front of client, and hold the penlight at a
comfortable distance such as 30 cm in front of the client’s eyes.
Ask the client to hold the head in a fixed position facing you and
. follow the movements of the penlight with the eyes only.
Move the penlight in a slow, orderly manner through the six
cardinal fields of gaze.
Stop the movement of the penlight periodically so that
nystagmus can be detected.
21 Assess for location of light reflex by shinning a penlight on the
pupil in corneal surface (Hirschberg Test).
22 Have the client fixate on a near or far object. Cover one eye,
and observe for movement in the uncovered eye (cover test).
 DOCUMENT FINDINGS IN THE
CLIENT RECORD.

EXAMPLES:
• "Visual acuity of 20/20 (or 6/6) in both eyes, pupils
equally round and reactive to light (PERRLA), clear
conjunctiva and sclera, no visible abnormalities in
the cornea or lens, full range of eye movements, and
normal color vision.".
THANK YOU!

You might also like