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Clinical Assessment CA2

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLE	ASSESS VISION
Code	CA2
Learning Outcome	Measure and record visual acuity for near and distance using an appropriate method and interpret the results. Measure colour vision using an appropriate method and interpret the results. Know the principles of assessing contrast sensitivity. Assess vision in children and adults who have language and other barriers to communication.Interpret and apply newer methods of assessing vision when they are introduced into clinical practice. Assess vision in circumstances outside the eye clinic environment.
Assessment	CRS2 Part 1 FRCOphth Part 2 FRCOphth
Assessor	Consultant ophthalmologist, Senior OST (Year 4, 5, 6, 7), appropriately trained Allied Health Professional (nurse, orthoptist, optometrist)
Target Year of Achievement	Year 1
Related Learning Outcomes
Overview	Understand what is meant by ‘visual acuity’ and the pros and cons of different methods of assessment for different patient groups. Be able to approximate equivalent levels of vision in Snellen, logMAR or EDTRS letter scores. Understand when colour vision testing is implicated and which test is appropriate for different causes of colour vision impairment.
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