History - Eyes

Eyes

History

·        Common presenting complaints:

o   Loss of vision: blurred, double, distorted, field loss, glare, colour defect

o   Disturbance of sensation: pain, itching, photophobia. If sharp pain ® surface, if throbbing pain ® deeper lesion

o   Changes in appearance: red and/or discharge

·        Associated symptoms

·        Past ocular history: trauma, surgery, spectacles

·        General medical history: diabetes, allergy, medications

·        Family History: squint, glaucoma, refractive error 

·        Social History: Assess impact on function (eg work, hobbies, support, dependents). Also smoking ® ­incidence of cataract