Title
Comprehensive Adult Medical Eye Exam
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
November 1, 2015
Last Updated Month/Year
January 10, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
Detect and diagnose ocular abnormalities and diseases. Identify risk factors for ocular disease. Identify risk factors for systemic disease based on ocular findings. Establish the presence or absence of ocular signs or symptoms of systemic disease. Determine the refractive state and health status of the eye, visual system, and related structures. Discuss the results and implications of the examination with the patient. Initiate an appropriate management plan, including determination of the frequency of future visits, further diagnostic tests, referral, or treatments.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient
Intended Users
Optometrist, optician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D009885 - Ophthalmology, D011315 - Preventive Medicine, D005902 - Glaucoma, Open-Angle, D048909 - Diabetes Complications, D011248 - Pregnancy Complications
Keywords
eye exam, preventive care, eye disease