Open AccessWhat are Your Eyes Revealing? The Contemporary Bedside Neuro-Ophthalmological Examination
Author(s) -
Pei Meng Ng,
Jafri Malin Abdullah,
Zamzuri Idris,
Abdul Rahman Izaini Ghani,
Sanihah Abdul Halim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the malaysian journal of medical sciences/the malaysian journal of medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.394
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2180-4303
pISSN - 1394-195X
DOI - 10.21315/mjms2021.28.5.15
Subject(s) - neuro ophthalmology , neuroanatomy , physical examination , medicine , neurological examination , eye examination , suite , smartphone application , optometry , computer science , ophthalmology , surgery , multimedia , anatomy , visual acuity , history , archaeology , glaucoma
The neuro-ophthalmological evaluation is done to assess the integrity of cranial nerves II, III, IV, VI. This work does not intend to substitute the examination in a fully equipped ophthalmology suite. The aim of this manuscript is to describe bedside examination of the eye by using simple apparatus that are easily available. This work incorporates the usage of smartphone application, as smartphone is deemed an accessory in almost every resident’s pocket during review of patients as a consult in the emergency department. However, the essence of traditional physical examination remains the fundamental. Understanding of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the eye and the central nervous system can enhance the clinician’s performance at the bedside.