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May 31, 2015 · 3. The blind spot indicates the location of the optic nerve head—an area with no photoreceptors—in the temporal part of the visual field. 4. Anything obstructing the travel of light towards the retina may affect the field tests, for example, lens opacity (cataract), ptosis (if not taped away from the pupil) or the rim of a correcting lens ...
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with screening results below the configurable threshold setting . “Complete Eye Exam Recommended” with indication of potential vision disorders is consistent with screening results above the configurable threshold setting . Instant Screening Results Displayed
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The point where your optic nerves converge to exit the eye and into the brain is known as the optic disc. This area of the eye has no light-sensitive cells to detect light rays. This results in a break in the visual field known as your “blind spot.”.
- Background
- Introduction
- Blind Spot Assessment
- To Complete The Examination…
A physiological blind spot exists in all healthy individuals as a result of the lack of photoreceptor cells in the area where the optic nerve passes through the optic disc. In day to day life, the brain does an excellent job of reducing our awareness of the blind spot by using information from other areas of the retina and the other eye to mask the...
Wash your hands and don PPEif appropriate. Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role. Confirm the patient’s name and date of birth. Briefly explain what the examination will involve using patient-friendly language. Gain consentto proceed with the examination. Position the patient sitting on a chair. Ask if the patient has any p...
1. Sit directly opposite the patient, at a distance of around 1 metre. 2. Ask the patient to cover one eye with their hand. 3. If the patient covers their right eye, you should cover your left eye (mirroring the patient). 4. Ask the patient to focus on part of your face (e.g. nose) and not move their head or eyes during the assessment. You should d...
Explain to the patient that the examination is now finished. Thank the patientfor their time. If mydriatic drops were instilled, remind the patient they cannot drive for the next 3-4 hoursuntil their vision has returned to normal. Dispose of PPE appropriately and wash your hands. Summariseyour findings
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locate and define the physiologic blind spot First, explain to the patient that you’re going to be evaluating their vision, one eye at a time. Then occlude one of the patient’s eyes, either with a patch or by having the patient hold an occluder. (During the test, you should of course close your own eye ―
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OSCE Checklist: Blind Spot Assessment. Ask the patient to focus on part of your face (e.g. nose) and not move their head or eyes during the assessment. You should do the same and focus your gaze on the patient’s face.
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The blind spot indicates the location of the optic nerve head—an area with no photoreceptors—in the temporal part of the visual field.