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What is a symptom? |
A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient e.g. headache |
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What is a sign? |
An indication of a disease detectable by a medical practitioner even if not apparent to the patient e.g. reduced vision. A red eye is a symptom and a sign. |
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What is Pharmacology? |
The study of drug actions |
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How do we examine visual function? |
Check visual acuity Measure the field of vision Assess colour vision |
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How do we examine ocular health? |
Slit-lamp for anterior segment Slit-lamp binocular indirect for fundus and vitreous Direct ophthalmoscopy for fundus and media Measure intraocular pressures |
