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Examining the Eyes of an Older Person CME/CE
Author: Mark Williams, MD
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Release Date: November 15, 2006; Valid for credit through November 15, 2007

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians;
Nurses - 1.5 nursing contact hours (None of these credits is in the area of pharmacology)

Contents of This CME/CE Activity
  1. Examining the Eyes of an Older Person
    Introduction
    The Eyes and Expression of Emotion
    Visual Acuity
    Prominent and Sunken Eyes
    Eyelid and Periorbital Observations
    Scleral Discolorations
    Conjunctival Assessment
    Lacrimal Duct Observations
    Observations of the Cornea
    Observing the Iris
    Pupils and Pupillary Reflexes
    Extraocular Eye Movements
    Visual Field Determination
    Evaluation of the Optic Fundus
    References

  2. Go to Test Questions

 
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Approved for 1.5 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education for RNs and NPs; none of these credits is in the area of pharmacology.

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