So, we can do the red reflex, swingling flash light, opthalmic exam, correct? We should not do the "corneal light reflex" or scrape with a q-tip. This is how I understand it.
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Don't do anything that might be uncomfortable to the patient. Remember, a huge part of this exam is your interaction with the patient.
But wait, we are also graded on "data gathering, physical exam" skills. So, if the patient presents with hypertension, I would assume we have to look at the eyes for papilledema, av nicking etc. Shining light into one's eyes is uncomfortable, but we still do it, don't we?
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You really don't see a difference between shining a light in someone's eyes and touching their eye with a cotton swab?
Of course you're also graded on those other areas.
Of course you're also graded on those other areas.
