A MINIMUM STRABISMUS EXAMINATION1

Abstract

Summary In less than thirty minutes, and with inexpensive and simple instrumentation, a minimum strabismus examination can be porformed. From the results of this examination a fairly complete diagnosis can be obtained. The examination itself consists of a short history, a confrontation test, an objective cover test, a diplopia test, and a Worth Dot Test. Because of the design and nature of this examination, an incorrect diagnosis is more likely to result than when a complete strabismus work-up is performed. Also, this minimum examination has restricted usefulness in selecting the therapy of choice and evaluating the prognosis. Nevertheless the minimum strabismus examination is considerably better than no strabismus examination a t all, and in addition to other advantages, it enables the optometrist to make a more intelligent referral.