01 Apr 2010
This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 15.5, Eye Problems, produced by the Royal...Eye problems are common around two million people in the UK have a sight problem. Eye problems ...
1,000 population per year. Eye problems are significant causes of preventable disabilities. The GP has a key role as part of the primary healthcare team in the prevention and treatment of eye problems ...
05 Mar 2010
| by Mr Tom Jackson
group 1 vehicle (car or motorbike) are simple. Visual acuity using both eyes together must be good ...
defect affecting both eyes should be advised to inform the DVLA.
This will include patients ...
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Many patients who are considered blind in one eye will still at least be able to detect light ...
21 Jul 2010
Within the eye, the uveal tract consists of the iris, the ciliary body and the choroid. Uveitis ...
and anterior chamber of the eye, with no other ocular abnormality, is called anterior uveitis. Anterior uveitis ...
of uveitis seen in primary care. It usually, but not always, affects only one eye.
1. Aetiology In about ...
07 May 2010
at rest Slight weakness on close inspection Good to moderate movement of forehead Complete eye ...
at rest Obvious but not disfiguring asymmetry Slight to moderate forehead movement Complete eye ...
brow Incomplete eye closure Asymmetry of mouth with maximum effort Severe synkinesis and spasm ...
09 Sep 2010
| by Dr Lizzie Croton
consultations, concluded that the eye contact and movements of the body were of great importance in effective communication between doctors and patients.
Eye contact and posture, when coupled with open questions ...
26 Mar 2010
| by Dr David Kernick
forma for a headache examination Pupillary responses and fundoscopy. Visual fields. Eye movements ...
. Outstretch arms, palms upwards for palmar drift. With eyes closed, touch nose with finger (upper limb ...
together and eyes closed for balance (Romberg's test). Walk heel to toe along a straight line. Walk ...
01 Apr 2010
Jaundice in neonates
'Be vigilant for baby jaundice' 28-Sep-07
Sticky eye ...
Paediatric medicine - Eye infections in children 03-Jun-10
Paediatric medicine - Erythematous rashes ...
14 Oct 2010
| by Dr Jonathan Birns
described as 'a curtain coming down vertically' into the field of vision of one eye.
Risk factors Risk ...
24 Jun 2010
virus. Facial involvement is the most common presentation, especially around the eyes. However, it can ...
management with a multidisciplinary approach. Scarring of the eyes, oral and anogenital mucosa can be serious ...
10 Jun 2010
commonly, there may be involvement of other organ systems, including the eyes, skin, lungs and vasculature ...