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dc.contributor.author | Kahawita, S. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Simon, S. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Gilhotra, J. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Australian Family Physician, 2014; 43(4):201-203 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0300-8495 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/97405 | - |
dc.description.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. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Shyalle Kahawita, Sumu Simon, Jolly Gilhotra | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Royal Australian College of General | - |
dc.rights | Copyright status unknown | - |
dc.source.uri | http://www.racgp.org.au/download/Documents/AFP/2014/April/201404Kahawita.pdf | - |
dc.subject | eye diseases | - |
dc.subject | vision disorders | - |
dc.title | Flashes and floaters: a practical approach to assessment and management | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 7 Opthalmology & Visual Sciences publications |
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