Eyes & ENT · Explanation & counselling

Driving and eyesight

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Curtin Year 5

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Arnold Whitaker, 77, has had glaucoma for ten years. His daughter is worried about his driving after he clipped a side mirror and nearly hit a cyclist. He has come with her to discuss whether he can still drive.

  1. Perform a focused examination

  2. Explain your findings and the management plan to Mr Whitaker

  • You do not need to take a history
  • Please verbalise your examination; findings will be provided on request
  • Snellen chart, red pin and pen torch available
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Investigations

Examination