Common eye disorders: six patients to refer. Symposium: first of two articles on eye disorders.
Referral and Consultation; Education; Emergencies; Case Studies; Eye Diseases; Continuing (Credit)
Thorough ocular history taking and physical examination are essential to establish a diagnosis in patients presenting with eye conditions. Some conditions require ophthalmologic referral to avoid serious complications and even vision loss. These include corneal ulcers, retinal detachment, iritis, glaucoma, retinal artery occlusion, and endophthalmitis. Because primary open-angle glaucoma can have an insidious onset and cause irreversible damage, funduscopic examination should be a part of every complete physical examination.
Weinstock F J; Weinstock M B
Postgraduate medicine
1996
1996-04
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Nothing more can be done' may be shortsighted view.
Physicians; Professional Role; Health Knowledge; Multidisciplinary Care Team; Eye Diseases; Private Practice Management
The article suggests that ophthalmologists should avoid saying "nothing more can be done" to their patients. Topics covered include referral of patients to specialists, willingness of ophthalmologists to engage colleagues in determining the appropriate treatment for their patients and the need for ophthalmologists to provide assistance to patients referred to other physicians.
Weinstock Frank J
Ophthalmology Times
2015
2015-10-15
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