on examination 18 month old child has inward detion of both eyes, which of the following test should be done?
(A) Forced duction test (B) Cover Uncover Test (C) Fundus Examination (D) All of the above
(B) Answer- B- Cover Uncover TestSince the diagnosis is latent strabismus the correct answer is B > Cover-uncover test. It tells about the presence and type of heterophoria. To perform it, one eye is covered with an occluder and the other is made to fix an object. In the presence of heterophoria, the eye under cover will dete. After a few seconds the cover is quickly removed and the movement of the eye (which was under cover) is observed. Direction of movement of the eyeball tells the type of heterophoria >The forced duction test is performed in order to determine whether the absence of movement of the eye is due to a neurological disorder or a mechanical restriction. The anesthetized conjunctiva is grasped with forceps and an attempt is made to move the eyeball in the direction where the movement is restricted. > FUNDUS EXAMINATION This is essential to diagnose the diseases of the vitreous, optic nerve head, retina and choroid.