Clinical Assessment CA6

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

TITLEPUPIL EXAMINATION AND TESTS

Code

CA6

Learning Outcome

  • Assess the pupil for abnormalities of shape, size and reactions and accurately interpret your findings.
  • Understand how to perform and interpret appropriate pharmacological tests for specific pupil abnormalities.

Assessment

CRS6 Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Consultant ophthalmologist, Senior OST (Year 4, 5, 6, 7)

Target Year of Achievement

Year 1

Related Learning Outcomes

Overview

  • Understand the pupillary pathways and how to approach a patient with anisocoria.
  • Understand how a neutral density filter enhances the interpretation of a swinging light test.

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