title: Ocular examination.
abstract: In ophthalmologic emergencies, the ocular examination should proceed as any other organ system might, namely, as an orderly evaluation of that system. The history and subsequent examination can be conducted in simple phrases, with the patient telling his or her story. The nonspecialist need not fear an ocular injury or emergency any more than any other in the Emergency Department.
authors.affiliation: Evanston Hospital, Illinois.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Boyar
mesh_terms: D005123:Eye / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D010808:Physical Examination; D014787:Vision Tests; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014794:Visual Fields