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Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Exam Techniques and Criteria for Qualification
Items 31-34. Eye - Ophthalmoscopic examination
It is suggested that a routine be established for ophthalmoscopic examinations to aid in the conduct of a comprehensive eye assessment. Routine use of a mydriatic is not recommended.
- Cornea — observe for abrasions, calcium deposits, contact lenses, dystrophy, keratoconus, pterygium, scars, or ulceration. Contact lenses should be removed several hours before examination of the eye. (See Item 50).
- Pupils and Iris — check for the presence of synechiae and uveitis. Size, shape, and reaction to light should be evaluated during the ophthalmoscopic examination. Observe for coloboma, reaction to light, or disparity in size.
- Aqueous — hyphema or iridocyclitis.
- Lens — observe for aphakia, discoloration, dislocation, cataract, or an implanted lens.
- Vitreous — note discoloration, hyaloid artery, floaters, or strands.
- Optic nerve — observe for atrophy, hemorrhage, cupping, or papilledema.
- Retina and choroid — examine for evidence of coloboma, choroiditis, detachment of the retina, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis, retinitis pigmentosa, retinal tumor, macular or other degeneration, toxoplasmosis, etc.
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