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Optometrist Template

NHS GOS Sight Test

A professional Optometrist template for healthcare professionals.
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Enhance your optometry practice with our comprehensive NHS GOS Sight Test template, meticulously designed for optometrists and dispensing opticians in the UK. This invaluable tool streamlines your medical documentation, ensuring every detail from prescription specifics (sphere, cylinder, axis, visual acuity) to dispensing recommendations for varifocals or high index lenses is captured. Perfect for standard sight test documentation and routine recalls, it also facilitates clear recording of early retest codes and detailed subjective and objective findings, including retinoscopy and intraocular pressure. With Heidi, this template intelligently populates with patient data from your consultation, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks, ultimately improving practice efficiency and accuracy in your clinical notes.

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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.
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