Optometry

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Contents 1 Indications 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Indications

• vision screening for all children 3-5 years of age at least once to detect amblyopia or its risk factors ( USPSTF)
• indications for screening not well established for asymptomatic adults
• recommends:

• complete screening examination every 2-5 years for persons > 40 years
• screening for presbyopia, glaucoma

• high risk individuals (dilated exam every 1-2 years)

• retinal detachment
• serious ocular trauma
• diabetes mellitus
• hypertension
• sickle cell disease
• family history of glaucoma (10% risk for 1st degree relatives)
• African Americans (increased prevalence of glaucoma)
• age > 65 years due to increased prevalence of:

• glaucoma
• uncorrected refractive index error
• cataracts
• age-related macular degeneration

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• eye
• ophthalmology
• optometrist
• Snellen visual acuity test
• tonometry
• visual function
• visual impairment

References

1. Mangione CM, In: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
2. Eye Examinations [1]
3. Comprehensive adult eye and vision examination American Optometric Association (AOA) [2]
4. National Guideline Clearinghouse Pediatric eye evaluations: I. Screening. II. Comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation. American Academy of Ophthalmology ngc-guideline: [3]
   - Comprehensive adult eye and vision examination. American Optometric Association ngc-guideline: [4]
   - Vision screening for children 1 to 5 years of age: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. ngc-guideline: [5]

optometry (eye examination)