EXAMINATION OF ANTERIOR SEGMENT OF EYE

By Dnyaneshwar bhagwan potfode

1. Dnyaneshwar bhagwan potfode Examination of the Anterior Segment Why? Disturbed vision? Pain? Abnormal appearance?

2. Method of examination History Systematic exam Front to back of eye General health checks: blood pressure urine for sugar Record findings Magnification Light Tonometer for IOP Field test Drops fluorescein oxybuprocaine (LA) tropicamide 1% or 0.5% Ophthalmoscope

3. Anterior segment examination Lids Lacrimal Orbit Eye movements and cover test Pupil reactions Conjunctiva and cornea Anterior chamber and iris Lens Anterior vitreous Refraction

4. Lids Giant papillae on inverted upper lid in allergic conjunctivitis

5. Conjunctiva and cornea corneal pannus and opacity Corneal staining with fluorescein dye

6. Flare & cells & KP in AC (slit lamp only) Rubeosis iridis Anterior chamber & iris

7. Slit lamp with dilated pupil Transillumination of pupil Lens