NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -An external torchlight examination helps to inspect: alignment and position of the eyes, eyelids, adnexa, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, iris, pupils and extraocular movements. palpebral symmetry, lid abnormalities, redness or growths on the conjunctiva and presence of any discharge (see Table 2)

Detailed explanation-2: -Retinoscope. A retinoscope is a device used to shine light into your eyes so that the optometrist can observe its reflection off the retina. The optometrist moves the light back and forth across the pupil, examining how well your eyes are able to focus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Opto-kinetic nystagmus is used to objectively determine the visual acuity of the child. A succession of black and white stripes are passed through the patient’s visual field. The visual angle subtended by the narrowest width of the strip eliciting an eye movement measures the visual acuity.