NHS GOS Sight Test
- Issued prescription for glasses
OD: Sphere -2.50 D, Cylinder -0.75 D, Axis 180, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/6, Near Add +1.50 D, Near Prism 0, Near Visual Acuity N5
OS: Sphere -2.25 D, Cylinder -0.50 D, Axis 175, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/6, Near Add +1.50 D, Near Prism 0, Near Visual Acuity N5
- Dispensing recommendations
Spectacles recommended: Patient requires new varifocal spectacles due to a change in near vision prescription and a stable distance prescription. High index lenses are recommended for thinner, lighter glasses. Office spectacles also recommended for prolonged computer use.
- Sight test type:
16–59 years – All patients: 2 years. Patient falls under this exemption.
- NHS Early Retest Code:
Not applicable, patient attended routine recall.
- Treatments:
No previous ocular medications, laser, or surgical interventions.
- Follow-Up:
Routine recall in 2 years for a full sight test. Return sooner if any new symptoms, flashes, floaters, or sudden vision changes occur.
- Patient Education:
Advised patient on the importance of regular eye examinations, particularly with the onset of presbyopia. Discussed benefits of varifocal lenses for seamless vision at all distances and the specific advantages of office spectacles for their computer-intensive work. Emphasised good lighting conditions for reading.
- Referrals:
No referrals made.
- Current Glasses
OD: Sphere -2.25 D, Cylinder -0.75 D, Axis 180, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/7.5, Near Add +1.00 D, Near Prism 0, Near Visual Acuity N8
OS: Sphere -2.00 D, Cylinder -0.50 D, Axis 175, Distance Prism 0, Visual Acuity 6/7.5, Near Add +1.00 D, Near Prism 0, Near Visual Acuity N8
Subjective:
- Chief Complaint:
"My vision for reading up close has become blurry, and I sometimes get headaches when working on the computer."
- History of Present Illness:
Patient reports progressive difficulty with near vision over the past 6-8 months, requiring them to hold reading material further away. Also notes occasional frontal headaches, particularly in the afternoons after prolonged screen time. Distance vision is generally good, but feels slightly less sharp at night.
- Past Ocular History:
No history of eye diseases, surgeries, or treatments. Last sight test 2 years ago, resulting in current spectacle prescription.
- Medical History:
Otherwise fit and well. No known systemic conditions affecting ocular health.
- Medication History:
No current ocular or systemic medications.
- Allergies:
No known medication or substance allergies.
- Family Ocular History:
Mother has presbyopia and wears varifocals. No family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration.
- Family Medical History:
Father has well-controlled hypertension. Mother has Type 2 Diabetes (diagnosed in her 60s).
- Social History:
Works as a graphic designer, spending 6-8 hours daily on a computer. Enjoys reading in their spare time. Non-smoker, occasional social alcohol use.
Objective:
- Vision:
Unaided Visual Acuity: OD 6/12, OS 6/12
- Pinhole Vision:
Pinhole Visual Acuity: OD 6/9, OS 6/9
- Visual Acuity:
With current glasses: OD 6/7.5, OS 6/7.5
- Retinoscopy:
OD: -2.50/-0.75 x 180
OS: -2.25/-0.50 x 175
- Intraocular Pressure:
Measurement method: Goldmann applanation tonometry
OD: 14 mmHg (normal)
OS: 14 mmHg (normal)
Anterior Segment:
- Lids and lashes:
OU: Lids and lashes healthy, no signs of inflammation or abnormalities.
- Cornea:
OU: Clear and healthy, no staining or infiltrates.
- Anterior Chamber:
OU: Deep and clear, no cells or flare. Angles open.
- Pupil Reactions:
OU: Pupils round, equal, and reactive to light (PERRLA). No afferent pupillary defect.
- Media:
OU: Clear vitreous, no significant opacities.
- Lens:
OU: Clear, no cataracts noted.
Posterior Segment:
- Macula:
OU: Flat, good foveal reflex, no drusen, haemorrhages, or exudates.
- Peripheral retina:
OU: Attached, no breaks, tears, or significant degeneration noted out to the ora serrata.
- Optic Discs:
OU: Pink, healthy rims, C/D ratio 0.3, distinct margins, good RNFL. No evidence of cupping or pallor.
- Retinal Vessels:
OU: Normal calibre, good artery-to-vein ratio (2:3), no signs of retinopathy.
Fundus examination performed using direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy without dilating drops.
- Additional Tests:
No additional tests performed during this visit.
Assessment:
- Binocular Refraction:
Good binocular vision. No significant fixation disparity or phorias. No suppression. Full ocular motility.
- Foveal Suppression:
No foveal suppression noted.
- Refraction Notes:
Refinement led to clearer and more comfortable vision, particularly for near tasks. Balanced refraction achieved.
- Diagnosis with ICD-10 code as stated by clinician:
H52.4 - Presbyopia; H52.1 - Myopia
- Differential diagnoses as stated by clinician:
None.
- 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]
(Report negatives only if explicitly mentioned. Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely. Write as a list.)
- Family Medical History:
[Describe systemic diseases in the family]
(Report negatives only if explicitly mentioned. Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely. Write as a list.)
- 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]
(Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely. Do not invent or infer a diagnosis.)
- [Describe any differential diagnoses as stated by clinician]
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