In our previous article titled “ Primary Evaluation Of Red Eye By History And General Observation ”, we outlined the importance of taking history for deciding on initiation of treatment by primary care physician or referral to an ophthalmologist. This article will provide the insight on how a general physician can decide treatment over referral based on simple ophthalmological tests . Measurement of visual acuity The Test A documentation of vision is a must for every patient who is seen for a red eye complaint.
Use of Snellen’s chart is not required for such examination, a triage setting for measurement of near vision will suffice in this case. Allow the patient to use his or her usual reading correction if possible and hold a near card or ordinary book, newspaper, or magazine at a comfortable distance. Just document visual acuity in crude categories: reading vision (small print versus…
