By Dnyaneshwar bhagwan potfode

1. DNYANESHWAR BHAGWAN
POTFODE
Examination of the Anterior Segment
Why?
Disturbed vision? Pain? Abnormal appearance?

2. Method of examination
 History
 Systematic exam
 Front to back of eye
 General health checks:
blood pressure
urine for sugar
 Record findings
 Magnification
 Light
 Tonometer for IOP
 Field test
 Drops
fluorescein
oxybuprocaine (LA)
tropicamide 1% or 0.5%
 Ophthalmoscope

3. Anterior segment examination
 Lids
 Lacrimal
 Orbit
 Eye movements and cover test
 Pupil reactions
 Conjunctiva and cornea
 Anterior chamber and iris
 Lens
 Anterior vitreous
 Refraction

4. Lids
Giant papillae
on inverted
upper lid in
allergic
conjunctivitis

5. Conjunctiva and cornea
corneal pannus and opacity Corneal staining with fluorescein dye

6. Flare & cells & KP in AC
(slit lamp only)
Rubeosis iridis
Anterior chamber & iris

7. Slit lamp with dilated pupil Transillumination of pupil
Lens