Learning objectives
At the end of the session the trainee will be able to:
- Define diplopia chart.
- State the principle behind diplopia charting.
- Describe the purpose of diplopia charting.
- List the materials required for diplopia charting.
- Explain the step by step procedure for diplopia charting.
- Document the separation of the double images in diplopia chart.
- Discuss the disadvantages of diplopia
charting.
About this course
Diplopia chart is the record of separation of the diplopic or double images in the nine cardinal positions of gaze. An ophthalmic paramedic must be able to understand the separation to the patient. This lesson deals with the materials required for diplopia charting, step by step procedure, types of measurements and documentation.
