Eye Report Summary

Student:1.2 A Date of Birth: 2/6/2000

School: New Palestine High Date of Report:3/23/2011

Etiology and Prognosis

In the most recent eye report, dated 3/23/2011, it was stated that student 1.2A has an Autosomal Dominant genetic
mutation that preceded a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Student 1.2A also has a diagnosis of Macular Edema.
Retinitis Pigmentosa is medically defined as a hereditary condition which causes progressive retinal degeneration in both
eyes. Night blindness is followed by loss of peripheral vision, progressing over many years to tunnel vision and finally
blindness. Macular Edema is defined as retinal swelling and cyst formation in the macular area. This usually results in
temporary decrease in vision.
Retinitis Pigmentosa is a degenerative condition which causes deteriorating vision over time.
Secondary/Accompanying Visual Conditions
Student 1.2A has a prescription that indicates astigmatism and myopia in both eyes. Astigmatism is defined as
the inability of the eye to focus sharply at any distance, usually result from a spoon like shape of a normally spherical
corneal surface. Myopia is defined as a focusing defect created by an overpowered eye. Myopic people see close-up
objects clearly, but distance vision is blurry.
Visual Acuities
Student 1.2A has a distance vision with correction (CC) of 20/40 in the right eye (O.D.), 20/40 in the left eye
(O.S.), and 20/40 in both eyes (O.U.).
Student 1.2A can read the “J1” line on the Jaeger Scale with correction (CC). The student’s corresponding
A.M.A. notation score would be 14/14 inches. This indicates that someone with normal near vision would be able to see
the same as what this student does. The corresponding font size this student could see is a 5 point font.
Visual Fields
Student 1.2A has a loss in the field of vision. According to the report, the widest diameter in degrees of the
remaining visual field in the right eye (O.D.) is 25°. In the left eye, the remaining visual field is also 25°.
Recommendations
It is recommended that student 1.2A wears glasses constantly with a plastic lens. It is also recommended that the
lighting requirements in the student’s environment be better than average. Caution should be exerted in gym class when
participating in sports that use objects that may be flying in and out of the student’s peripheral vision.