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Practical Skills PS8

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

TITLE	ASSESS LACRIMAL FUNCTION
Code	PS8
Learning Outcome	Assess the tear film. Assess the patency and efficiency of the lacrimal drainage system. Perform and interpret qualitative and quantitative tests of tear production and stability. Dilate the lacrimal punctum and probe the canaliculi safely. Assess the patency of the nasolacrimal duct.
Assessment	DOPS Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
Assessor	Note: tear production/tear drainage may need to be assessed separately with different DOPS
Target Year of Achievement	Year 2
Related Learning Outcomes	PI6
Overview	Understand assessment of a patient with a watery eye. Order and interpret relevant radiological investigations in patients with epiphora.
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