Ocular History

Chief Complain
• duration
• frequency
• intermittency
• rapidity of onset
• Involvement of one or two eyes
• Any associated symptoms
• Any similar problems before
Past ocular history
• Previous eye problems
• Refractive errors (myopia hyperopia,
astigmatism)
• Ocular Surgery
• Ocular trauma
• Squint
• Lazy eye
Past Medical History
• Diabetes?
• Hypertension?
• Rheumatiod arthritis?
• Sarcoidosis?
• Asthma?
• Eczema or other skin problems?
• Others
Medications
– Present and Past
• ocular medications being used?
• Drug allergies?
• For what condition
• How long have you had this condition
• Amount
• Dosage
Family History
• strabismus
• Amblyopia
• Glaucoma,
• Cataracts
• Retinal problems,
– such as retinal detachment or macular
degeneration.
Social History
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Occupation
• Home circumstances