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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Flashes and floaters: a practical approach to assessment and management |
Author: | Kahawita, S. Simon, S. Gilhotra, J. |
Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2014; 43(4):201-203 |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General |
Issue Date: | 2014 |
ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Shyalle Kahawita, Sumu Simon, Jolly Gilhotra |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Flashes and floaters are common ophthalmic issues for which patients may initially present to their general practitioner. It may be a sign of benign, age-related changes of the vitreous or more serious retinal detachment. OBJECTIVE: This article provides a guide to the assessment and management of a patient presenting with flashes and floaters. DISCUSSION: Although most patients presenting with flashes and floaters have benign age-related changes, they must be referred to an ophthalmologist to rule out sight-threatening conditions. Key examination features include the nature of the flashes and floaters, whether one or both eyes are affected and changes in visual acuity or visual field. |
Keywords: | eye diseases vision disorders |
Rights: | Copyright status unknown |
Published version: | http://www.racgp.org.au/download/Documents/AFP/2014/April/201404Kahawita.pdf |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 7 Opthalmology & Visual Sciences publications |
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