Structured examination for patient assessment
| Clinical history | Topical medications | Clinical assessment |
|---|---|---|
| HRT, Heidelberg retina tomograph. | ||
| Previous diagnosis | Time last taken | External eye and anterior segment examination, including blebs, conjunctiva, iris, cornea |
| New symptoms or problems | Compliance | Measurement of intraocular pressure |
| General health | Side effects | Gonioscopy, when indicated |
| Systemic medications | Internal eye and posterior segment (with dilatation of pupil when necessary)—including anterior chamber, lens, vitreous, retina | |
| Risk factors | Assessment of optic disc including vertical size, vertical cup disc ratio, neural retinal rim | |
| Nerve fibre layer | ||
| Assessment of visual fields | ||
| Supplementary tests required (eg, HRT imaging, disc photographs, blood tests) | ||