Competency information
Details
Plan investigations for various ophthalmic/vision referrals with supervisor.
Considerations
- The range of conditions of patients referred for ophthalmology/vision testing.
- The referral system and the range of tests performed in ophthalmology/optometric/orthoptic and low vision aid clinics.
- The range and types of information required and its importance.
- How to check for validity of information.
- Appropriate action to be taken in the event of missing or invalid information.
- Types of investigation, their purpose and appropriateness for conditions presented.
- Assessment of the appropriateness of investigations requested with reference to the clinical question and the reason for referral.
- Potential special requirements of patients and their carers with respect to the environment, communication and personal needs.
- Contraindications to each investigation.
- Factors that may influence the duration and quality of investigations.
- How to choose appropriate test strategy according to patient’s age, co- operation, ability and clinical condition.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Measure visual acuity using a LogMAR chart for adult subjects. |
| # 2 | Outcome Perform an Ishihara colour vision assessment on an adult subject. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform an automated static perimetry or confrontation visual field on an adult subject. |
| # 4 | Outcome Label the main peaks of a normal electroretinogram (ERG). |
| # 5 | Outcome Identify the landmarks of the eye and fundus in different imaging modalities. |