How to interpret the results of Zhongshan ophthalmology checklist
The ophthalmic checklist is an important document to record the patient's eye health. Through the data and results on the checklist, ophthalmologists can accurately judge and diagnose whether patients have eye problems. The following is a detailed interpretation of the results of Zhongshan Eye Examination List from four aspects.
Visual examination
Vision examination is one of the most basic and common items in ophthalmic examination. Usually, use an eye chart. The results of vision examination are expressed in the form of scores, such as 20/20. The first number represents the visual information that a patient can recognize when standing at a distance of 20 feet, while the second number represents the same visual information that a person with normal vision can recognize. Therefore, 20/20 means that the patient can recognize the information that normal vision people can recognize only when they are 20 feet away.
If the vision result on the checklist is less than 20/20, it may indicate that the patient has some vision problems. For lower vision, it may be caused by myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. When interpreting these results, ophthalmologists will further check the eyeball and diopter to determine the patient's eyeball problems and provide corresponding treatment suggestions.
Intraocular pressure test
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is an important indicator of intraocular pressure (IOP). The normal intraocular pressure is generally between 10-21 mmHg. If the intraocular pressure is too high, it may be a potential risk factor for glaucoma.
In the ophthalmic checklist, the intraocular pressure results will be marked with specific numbers. If the patient's intraocular pressure exceeds the normal range, ophthalmologists will usually further carry out glaucoma screening and detailed fundus examination to determine whether there is glaucoma or other fundus diseases. Early detection of abnormal intraocular pressure can take appropriate treatment measures to prevent further development of related eye diseases.
Corneal topography
Corneal topography is a test method to evaluate corneal health by measuring the curvature and thickness of the cornea. Cornea is the transparent front surface of the eye, and its shape and curvature directly affect the visual clarity.
The results of corneal topographic maps are often presented in color graphics. Different color ripples can be seen in the images, representing different shapes and thicknesses of corneas. By analyzing corneal topography, ophthalmologists can determine the health of the cornea and whether there are corneal refractive errors.
For example, regular concave or convex corneal topography may indicate that the patient has myopia or hyperopia and other refractive errors. In this case, doctors usually make corresponding lens registration or surgical recommendations based on the examination results to help patients recover their normal vision.
Fundus examination
Fundus examination is an important examination to evaluate the internal structure of the eyeball. Through fundus examination, doctors can observe the condition of retina, choroid, optic nerve and other tissues, diagnose and deal with a variety of eye diseases.
The fundus examination results will be recorded in detail on the ophthalmic checklist, including retinal vascular conditions, optic disc and macular abnormalities. For example, macular degeneration is a common fundus disease that can lead to vision loss. The doctor can judge whether there is macular degeneration and give corresponding treatment suggestions by observing the condition of the macular region.
Summary
The ophthalmologist can fully understand the patient's eye health through the results of vision examination, intraocular pressure examination, corneal topography and fundus examination on the ophthalmic checklist. These results can help doctors to determine whether patients have eye problems such as vision problems, abnormal intraocular pressure, corneal ametropia or fundus diseases. According to the interpretation of the results, doctors can formulate reasonable treatment plans for patients to help them recover or maintain good vision.
