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Presentation & Details:
- Reason for Visit: Routine follow-up for monitoring of suspected glaucoma.
- History of symptoms / Signs: Patient reports no current visual complaints. Noticed occasional halos around lights 3 months ago, resolved spontaneously. No pain, redness, or discharge.
- Past Ocular History: Bilateral ocular hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago. No previous eye surgeries or laser treatments. Wears spectacles for presbyopia.
- Medical History: Hypertension, well-controlled with medication. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, managed with diet and metformin. No history of autoimmune diseases or significant trauma.
- Medication: Amlodipine 5mg OD, Metformin 500mg BD. No ocular medications currently.
- Allergies: Penicillin (rash).
- Family Ocular History: Mother had glaucoma diagnosed in her 60s. Father had cataracts.
- Social History: Retired primary school teacher. Drives occasionally for short distances. No occupational hazards. Non-smoker, occasional social alcohol.
Diagnostic Tests:
- Visual Acuity: RE: 6/6 (with correction) / 6/12 (without correction), LE: 6/6 (with correction) / 6/15 (without correction).
- Intraocular Pressure: Goldmann Applanation Tonometry: RE 22 mmHg, LE 24 mmHg.
- Central Corneal Thickness: RE: 540 µm, LE: 535 µm.
- Visual Fields: Humphrey 24-2 SITA Standard: RE shows superior nasal step, LE shows generalized depression with an early arcuate defect. Both consistent with early glaucomatous changes.
- OCT: Optic nerve head analysis shows thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) in the inferotemporal quadrant bilaterally, more pronounced in the left eye. Ganglion cell complex (GCC) analysis shows corresponding loss.
- Topography / DNEye / Other: N/A
Assessment:
- Anterior Segment: Both eyes: Lids and lashes clear. Conjunctiva white and quiet. Cornea clear. Anterior chamber deep and quiet. Iris flat. Pupils briskly reactive to light, no relative afferent pupillary defect. Lens clear.
- Posterior Segment: Dilated fundus examination: Both optic discs show increased cup-to-disc ratio (RE 0.6, LE 0.7), with mild superior and inferior neuroretinal rim thinning. No haemorrhages or exudates. Macula and periphery appear healthy.
Diagnosis:
- Bilateral Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (Early Stage), worse in the left eye.
Treatments:
- Initiate topical prostaglandin analogue (e.g., Latanoprost) in both eyes once daily.
Plan:
- Follow-Up: Review in 6 weeks to assess IOP response to medication and discuss compliance. If IOP not adequately controlled, consider adding a second agent or laser trabeculoplasty.
- Patient Education: Explained diagnosis of glaucoma, importance of regular medication use, and potential for progression if untreated. Discussed possible side effects of Latanoprost. Provided written information on glaucoma.
- Referrals: N/A
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- Referred from: Dr. S. Patel (GP)
- Reason for Visit: Routine follow-up for monitoring of suspected glaucoma.
- Visual Acuity: RE: 6/6 (with correction), LE: 6/6 (with correction).
- Intraocular Pressure: Goldmann Applanation Tonometry: RE 22 mmHg, LE 24 mmHg.
**Diagnosis:**
- Bilateral Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (Early Stage), worse in the left eye.
**Treatment:**
- Initiation of topical prostaglandin analogue (Latanoprost) in both eyes once daily.
**Review Plan:**
- Follow-Up: Patient to be reviewed in 6 weeks to assess IOP response and compliance. Earlier review if new symptoms develop.
- Referrals: N/A
Action for GP: Please continue to monitor blood pressure and diabetes control. No immediate action required regarding ophthalmic care beyond patient adherence to new medication regimen.
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For Admin / Secretarial Colleagues:
Arrange follow-up appointment in 6 weeks. Send clinic letter to GP and patient. Provide patient with Latanoprost prescription and glaucoma information leaflet. Ensure patient details are updated in electronic health record.
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Presentation & Details:
- Reason for Visit: [Brief description of the reason for the visit] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- History of symptoms / Signs: [Description of onset, duration, severity, and character of the visual complaint] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Past Ocular History: [History of eye diseases, surgeries, treatments, and outcomes] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Medical History: [Relevant ocular and systemic conditions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Medication: [Current ocular and systemic medications] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Allergies: [All allergies reported] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Family Ocular History: [Relevant family history of eye diseases] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Social History: [Relevant social factors such as driving status and occupational hazards] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
Diagnostic Tests:
- Visual Acuity: [Visual acuity with and without correction for RE and LE] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Intraocular Pressure: [Measurement method and values for RE and LE] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Central Corneal Thickness: [CCT measurements for RE and LE] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Visual Fields: [Summary of visual field results] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- OCT: [Summary of OCT findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Topography / DNEye / Other: [Summary of other diagnostic scan results] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
Assessment:
- Anterior Segment: [Findings from slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Posterior Segment: [Findings from dilated fundus examination] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
Diagnosis:
- [Diagnosis stated by the clinician] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely. Do not infer or assume a diagnosis.)
Treatments:
- [Medications, laser treatments, or surgical interventions planned] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
Plan:
- Follow-Up: [Interval until next visit and conditions for earlier return] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Patient Education: [Information provided about diagnosis, treatment, prognosis] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Referrals: [Referrals to other specialists or services] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
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- Referred from: [Description of referral source, such as GP, optometrist, or self-referral] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Reason for Visit: [Brief description of the reason for the visit] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Visual Acuity: [Values with and without correction for RE and LE] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Intraocular Pressure: [Measurement method and values for RE and LE] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
**Diagnosis:**
- [Diagnosis stated by the clinician] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely. Do not infer or assume a diagnosis.)
**Treatment:**
- [Planned medications, laser treatments, or surgical interventions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
**Review Plan:**
- Follow-Up: [Interval until next visit, earlier review indicators, or discharge instructions] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
- Referrals: [Referrals to specialists if needed] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
Action for GP: [Actions requested or FYI information for the GP] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
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For Admin / Secretarial Colleagues:
[Administrative instructions such as sending reports, completing pro-formas, or initiating referrals] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, otherwise omit completely.)
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