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Eye Examination Standards and Treatment
Pages 87-93

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From page 87...
... Consequently, the following eye examinations incorporate standards or procedures which measure the functioning of the human eye and can be carried out in a reasonably well equipped ophthaImological center. Three standards attempt to obtain objective information as far as possible and record such information so that even if the same examiner does not carry out subsequent visits, the information will still be set out in a form which makes it possible to ascertain whether or not a change in the patient's ocular status has occurred.
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From page 88...
... In the recording of this portion of the examination the points to be covered are: The presence or absence of opacities in the media, the sharpness of outline of the optic nerve, the color of the optic nerve, the size of the physiological cup, if present, the ratio of the size of the retinal veins to that of the retinal arteries, the presence or absence of a well defined macula and the presence or absence of a foveolar reflex, and any other retinal pathology that can be seen with a direct ophthalmoscope. Even small deviations from normal should be described and carefully localized.
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From page 89...
... At this time, therefore, it is recommended that any patient receiving macular injury from laser irradiation in the acute phase be treated with cortical steroids in maximal doses compatible with usual restrictions necessary in using these agents upon human beings. Treatment should be instituted promptly and since evidence of healing persists for several weeks in the form of increased oigmentation, treatment should be carried on for at least that length of time.
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From page 91...
... SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES 12. SPONSORING MILI TARY ACTIVITY Physiological Psychology Branch 0ffice of Naval Research 13.
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From page 92...
... Security Classification LINK A LINKS LINK C K EY WORDS ROLE WT ROLE WT RO L E WT I v_ f t 1 3 FORM 4 M -fQ (RACK)
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