Ophthalmic history | Medibuddy
13th December 2023

Ophthalmic history

  • It is important to ask about glasses and contact lens use.
  • Myopia (short-sightedness) is associated with increased risk of retinal detachment.
  • Hypermetropia (long-sightedness) is a risk factor for acute angle closure glaucoma.
  • A red eye in a contact lens wearer requires careful ophthalmic examination.
  • Previous ocular surgery and its temporal relation to visual loss should be enquired about.
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