Optometrist
- Issued prescription for glasses
* OD: Sphere -2.50, Cylinder -0.75, Axis 180, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/6
* OS: Sphere -2.75, Cylinder -0.50, Axis 175, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/6
* Near Add: +1.50 OU
* Near Prism: 0 OU
* Near Visual Acuity: N5 OU
- Dispensing recommendations
* Spectacles recommended: Yes, prescription is stable. Patient requires varifocals for distance and near correction, with high index lenses due to prescription strength.
- Sight test type:
* 16-59 years – All patients: 2 years
- NHS Early Retest Code:
* Not applicable; routine recall.
- Treatments:
* None mentioned.
- Follow-Up:
* Routine recall in 2 years for a full sight test. Return sooner if any new symptoms or vision changes occur.
- Patient Education:
* Advised on the benefits of varifocal lenses for seamless vision transition. Discussed the importance of regular eye examinations, especially with a family history of glaucoma. Provided information on proper lens care.
- Referrals:
* None at this time.
- Current Glasses
* OD: Sphere -2.25, Cylinder -0.50, Axis 170, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/9
* OS: Sphere -2.50, Cylinder -0.50, Axis 175, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/9
* Near Add: +1.25 OU
* Near Prism: 0 OU
* Near Visual Acuity: N8 OU
Subjective:
- Chief Complaint:
* Patient reports slightly blurred distance vision and increasing difficulty reading small print, especially in the evenings, for the past 6 months.
- History of Present Illness:
* Onset was gradual, approximately 6 months ago. Symptoms have steadily worsened, leading to occasional headaches after prolonged reading. No sudden vision loss or pain reported.
- Past Ocular History:
* No history of eye diseases or surgeries. Wears glasses for distance and has done so since age 25. First experience with presbyopia symptoms.
- Medical History:
* Generally healthy. Diagnosed with well-controlled hypertension 5 years ago. No other significant systemic conditions.
- Medication History:
* Lisinopril 10mg once daily for hypertension. No ocular medications.
- Allergies:
* Penicillin (rash).
- Family Ocular History:
* Mother had glaucoma (diagnosed in her 60s). Father wore glasses for presbyopia.
- Family Medical History:
* Father had type 2 diabetes. Mother has hypertension.
- Social History:
* Non-smoker. Consumes alcohol socially (1-2 units per week). Works as an accountant, spending significant time on a computer. Enjoys gardening and reading.
Objective:
- Vision:
* Unaided Visual Acuity: OD 6/18, OS 6/24
- Pinhole Vision:
* Pinhole Visual Acuity: OD 6/9, OS 6/12
- Visual Acuity:
* With current glasses: OD 6/9, OS 6/9
- Retinoscopy:
* OD: -2.50 / -0.75 x 180
* OS: -2.75 / -0.50 x 175
- Intraocular Pressure:
* Measurement method: Goldmann Applanation Tonometry
* OD: 16 mmHg (Normal)
* OS: 17 mmHg (Normal)
Anterior Segment:
- Lids and lashes:
* OU: Clear, no signs of inflammation or lesions.
- Cornea:
* OU: Clear, no opacities or staining noted.
- Anterior Chamber:
* OU: Deep and quiet. No cells or flare.
- Pupil Reactions:
* OU: Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation. No RAPD.
- Media:
* OU: Clear vitreous.
- Lens:
* OU: Clear, no cataracts observed.
Posterior Segment:
- Macula:
* OU: Flat, good foveal reflex. No drusen or oedema.
- Peripheral retina:
* OU: Attached, no tears, holes, or degenerations observed.
- Optic Discs:
* OU: Pink and healthy, distinct margins. C/D ratio 0.3, 0.3. No signs of cupping or nerve fibre layer loss.
- Retinal Vessels:
* OU: Normal calibre and tortuosity. Artery-to-vein ratio 2:3. No signs of retinopathy.
* Fundus examination performed via direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy following dilation with Tropicamide 1%.
- Additional Tests:
* None performed during this visit.
Assessment:
- Binocular Refraction:
* Orthophoric at distance and near. Good fusional reserves. No suppression.
- Foveal Suppression:
* No foveal suppression detected.
- Refraction Notes:
* Refraction refined from current spectacle correction, showing a slight increase in myopia and a new addition for presbyopia. Binocular balancing achieved excellent visual comfort.
- Myopia (H47.1)
- Presbyopia (H52.4)
- No significant differential diagnoses based on current findings.
- Issued prescription for glasses
[Describe the sphere, cylinder, axis, distance prism, visual acuity, near add, near prism, and near visual acuity for OD and OS]
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- Dispensing recommendations
[Spectacles recommended]
(Does the patient require glasses. Describe whether the prescription is stable, and include details for single vision distance, reading, bifocals, varifocals, high index lenses, toughened lenses, office spectacles, or myopia control lenses. Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely. Write as a list.)
- Sight test type:
[What exemption does the patient fall under for an NHS sight test]
(The following NHS recall intervals should be used: GOS Sight Test Primary Eye Examination Minimum Intervals:
Under 16 – All patients: 1 year
16–59 years – All patients: 2 years
60–69 years – All patients: 2 years
70 & over – All patients: 1 year
Any age – Diabetic: 1 year
Any age – Glaucoma: 2 years
40 & over – Glaucoma family history (not in monitoring scheme): 1 year
Any age 40 & over – Ocular hypertension (not in monitoring scheme): 1 year
Under 7 – BV anomaly or corrected refractive error: 6 months
7–under 16 – BV anomaly or rapidly progressing myopia: 6 months
Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
- NHS Early Retest Code:
[Why the patient is being tested before the normal recall interval]
(The following early test recall codes should be referenced:
1 – Patient is at risk of frequent changes of prescription for reasons not requiring medical referral or for reasons already known to a medical practitioner.
2 – Patient has pathology likely to worsen, for example age-related macular degeneration, cataract, corneal dystrophy, or congenital anomalies.
3 – Patient has presented with symptoms or concerns requiring ophthalmic investigation:
3.1 – Resulting in referral to a medical practitioner
3.2 – Resulting in issue of a changed prescription
3.3 – Resulting in either no change or no referral (the patient’s record should indicate any symptoms shown to support this category of claim if necessary)
4 – Patient requiring:
4.1 – Complex lenses
4.2 – Corrected vision of less than 6/60 in one eye
5 – Patient has:
5.1 – Presented for a sight test at the request of a medical practitioner
5.2 – Is being managed by an optometrist under the GOC referral rules (e.g. suspect visual fields not confirmed on repeat, or abnormal IOP with no other significant signs of glaucoma)
5.3 – Been identified in protocols as needing to be seen more frequently because of risk factors
6 – Other unusual circumstances requiring clinical investigation
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- Treatments:
[Describe any medications, laser, or surgical interventions previously undergone or planned]
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- Follow-Up:
[Describe the interval until the next visit and any conditions for a sooner return]
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- Patient Education:
[Describe any information given to the patient about diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis]
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- Referrals:
[Describe any referrals made to other specialists]
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-Current Glasses
[Describe the power of the patient’s current glasses, whether obtained from previous records or focimetry, including sphere, cylinder, axis, distance prism, visual acuity, near add, near prism, and near visual acuity for OD and OS]
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Subjective:
- Chief Complaint:
[Describe the brief reason for the visit]
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- History of Present Illness:
[Describe onset, duration, severity, and character of the visual complaint]
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- Past Ocular History:
[Describe history of eye diseases, surgeries, treatments, and outcomes]
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- Medical History:
[Describe relevant systemic conditions affecting ocular health]
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- Medication History:
[Describe current ocular and systemic medications]
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- Allergies:
[Describe medication and substance allergies]
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- Family Ocular History:
[Describe eye diseases in the family]
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- Family Medical History:
[Describe systemic diseases in the family]
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- Social History:
[Describe tobacco use, alcohol use, occupational hazards, hobbies, or sports]
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Objective:
- Vision:
[Describe unaided visual acuity for OD and OS]
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- Pinhole Vision:
[Describe pinhole visual acuity for OD and OS]
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- Visual Acuity:
[Describe visual acuity with current glasses or contact lenses for OD and OS]
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- Retinoscopy:
[Describe retinoscopy findings]
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- Intraocular Pressure:
[Describe measurement method and values for OD and OS, and whether values fall within normal, borderline, referral, urgent, or emergency ranges]
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Anterior Segment:
[Describe slit-lamp findings]
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- Lids and lashes:
[Describe lid and lash findings, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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- Cornea:
[Describe corneal findings, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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- Anterior Chamber:
[Describe cells, flare, or angle findings]
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- Pupil Reactions:
[Describe pupil reactions or abnormalities]
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-Media:
[Describe vitreous findings, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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-Lens:
[Describe lens findings, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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Posterior Segment:
- Macula:
[Describe macular findings, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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- Peripheral retina:
[Describe peripheral retinal findings, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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- Optic Discs:
[Describe optic disc findings including C/D ratio, colour, rim, and RNFL, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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- Retinal Vessels:
[Describe retinal vessel appearance and artery-to-vein ratio, stated as OU if not discussed individually]
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[Findings from fundus examination including method used and whether dilating drops were used]
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- Additional Tests:
[Describe results of visual fields, OCT, or fluorescein angiography]
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Assessment:
- Binocular Refraction:
[Describe binocular vision findings including fixation disparity, phorias, suppression, and motility]
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- Foveal Suppression:
[Record foveal suppression test results]
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- Refraction Notes:
[Describe refraction refinement or balancing findings]
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- [Describe diagnosis with ICD-10 code as stated by clinician]
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- [Describe any differential diagnoses as stated by clinician]
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