Decrease of Vision
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
Take vision with chart and confirm. If the vision loss is sudden, Refer to an Ophthalmologist immediately.
When vision loss is gradual.
Likely Cause:
1) Check for cataract.
Management: Shine a torch and see whether the lens is whitened. List the patient wit details so that he/she could be sent to a cataract surgery facility.
2) Check for refractive errors
Management: If the vision improves with a pinhole patient needs to visit an ophthalmologist specialist/Optometrist and get appropriate glasses prescribed.
3) Check for retinal causes:
Management: Do an ophthalmoscopic examination. Needs referral if any fundal changes seen.