Clinical Insights and Examination Techniques in Ophthalmology

Professor (Dr) Thomas Kuriakose, MBBS, DNB, FRCSEd, completed his graduate and postgraduate studies at the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, India. Followed by three years of ophthalmology training in Edinburgh, UK, his initial sub-specialty exposure was in the cornea, and gradually shifted to an interest in the posterior segment. In addition, he has maintained his interest in general ophthalmology, which was essential for teaching CMC’s undergraduate and graduate students. He joined the faculty of CMC Vellore in 1992 and is currently a professor of ophthalmology there. He has been an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, University of Malaysia and several Indian universities including the National Board of Examinations. He has over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and his work has been referred to in ophthalmology textbooks.

Introduction.- Overview of Statistics and Epidemiology for clinical diagnosis- connecting the dots.- History taking- The most important clinical test.- Visual function and its assessment.- Evaluating refractive error and prescribing glasses.- The slit lamp examination.- Examination of Lids, Adenexa and Orbit.- Examination of Ocular motility and Squint.- Examination of cornea and ocular surface.- Examination of Sclera.- Examination of Iris and Pupil.- Examination of lens.- Clinical evaluation of glaucoma patient.- Examination of posterior segment.- Neuro-ophthalmology examination.- Examination of a child.- Systemic examination and examination of the sinuses, nose and throat.- Putting it all together for the patient.