Learning objectives of this chapter include: Describe the medical specialties of allergy, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, and orthopedics; identify common diseases and disorders related to cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, and orthopedics;. | 43 Assisting with Eye and Ear Care Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the medical assistant’s role in eye exams and procedures performed in a medical office. Discuss various eye disorders encountered in a medical office. Identify ophthalmic exams performed in the physician’s office. Summarize ophthalmologic procedures and treatments. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the medical assistant’s role in otology. Describe disorders of the ear encountered in the medical office. Recall various hearing and other diagnostic ear tests. Summarize ear procedures and treatments. Introduction Think how often you use your eyes and ears Good eye and ear care is critical Ophthalmology and otology Disorders Exams and procedures Ophthalmology Specialty of the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye Ophthalmologists Medical assistant Visual acuity Color vision Intraocular pressure Learning Outcomes: Describe the medical assistant’s role . | 43 Assisting with Eye and Ear Care Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the medical assistant’s role in eye exams and procedures performed in a medical office. Discuss various eye disorders encountered in a medical office. Identify ophthalmic exams performed in the physician’s office. Summarize ophthalmologic procedures and treatments. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the medical assistant’s role in otology. Describe disorders of the ear encountered in the medical office. Recall various hearing and other diagnostic ear tests. Summarize ear procedures and treatments. Introduction Think how often you use your eyes and ears Good eye and ear care is critical Ophthalmology and otology Disorders Exams and procedures Ophthalmology Specialty of the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye Ophthalmologists Medical assistant Visual acuity Color vision Intraocular pressure Learning Outcomes: Describe the medical assistant’s role in eye exams and procedures performed in a medical office. Ophthalmology - branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy, function, and diseases of the eye. Ophthalmologist specializes in medical and surgical eye problems, treating the eyes and related tissues. Including: Visual defects, which are often correctable with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Eye injuries and remove foreign bodies from the eye. Cataracts and glaucoma You may perform some of the procedures that involve measuring various aspects and functions of the eye, such as visual acuity, color vision, and intraocular pressure. Eye Diseases and Disorders Disorders of external eye structures Blepharitis ~ chronic inflammation of the eyelid’s edges Ptosis ~ droopy upper eyelid Sty ~ eyelash follicle infection Learning Outcome: Discuss various eye disorders encountered in a medical office. You may encounter a wide range of eye diseases and disorders in an ophthalmologist’s or general practitioner’s office. Some do not .
