Eye and Vision Disorders

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on eye and vision disorders and related issues, including amblyopia, eye examinations, glaucoma, LASIK surgery, ocular emergencies, red eye, vision loss, and vision screening. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 02/28/2013

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Treatment

Complications and Special Situations Editorials and Letters Patient Education, Self-Care

Overview

• Identification and Treatment of Amblyopia (03/01/2013)
• Diagnosis and Management of Red Eye in Primary Care (01/15/2010)
• Vision Loss in Older Persons (06/01/2009)
• The Visually Impaired Patient (05/15/2008)
• Open-Angle Glaucoma (05/01/2003)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Vision Screening for Children One to Five Years of Age: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (07/15/2011)
• Vision Screening for Children One to Five Years of Age [Putting Prevention into Practice] (07/15/2011)
• Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (01/15/2011)
• Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults [Putting Prevention into Practice] (01/15/2011)
• Pain In the Quiet (Not Red) Eye (07/01/2010)
• Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Red Eyelid (12/15/2007)
• AAP Releases Policy Statement on Eye Examinations [Practice Guidelines] (10/15/2003)
• Commonly Missed Diagnoses in the Childhood Eye Examination (08/15/2001)

Treatment

• LASIK: A Primer for Family Physicians (01/01/2010)

Complications and Special Situations

• Evaluation and Management of Corneal Abrasions (01/15/2013)
• Ocular Emergencies (09/15/2007)
• Work-Related Eye Injuries and Illnesses (04/01/2007)
• Retinoblastoma (03/15/2006)
• Prevention and Treatment of Common Eye Injuries in Sports (04/01/2003)
• Evaluation and Management of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (11/01/2002)
• Ocular Manifestations of Autoimmune Disease (09/15/2002)

Editorials and Letters

• Rationale for the USPSTF Recommendation on Screening for Glaucoma [Editorials] (10/01/2005)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Allergic Conjunctivitis (02/15/2011)
• Pink Eye: What You Should Know (01/15/2010)
• Vision Loss: What You Should Know (05/15/2008)
• Amblyopia ("Lazy Eye") in Your Child (02/01/2007)
• What Should I Know About Open-Angle Glaucoma? (05/01/2003)
• Eye Injuries in Sports (04/01/2003)

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