4.2 Hess Chart Interpretation

This learning resources focuses on the interpretation of Hess charts.

This resources is intended to healp the learner meet the following standards of proficiency as outlined by the HCPC:

• Know the tests required to aid in differential diagnosis
• Diagnose a range of vision, binocular vision, and ocular motility defects
• understand neuroanatomy and the effects of disruption of neural pathways on the visual system, cranial nerves and supranuclear control of eye movements
• know the principles governing binocular vision, its investigation and the significance of its presence or absence, and be able to apply them to clinical practice
• know the principles governing ocular motility and their relevance to diagnosis and management, and be able to apply them to clinical practice
• know about the range of ophthalmic conditions which can disrupt vision, binocular vision and produce eye movement disorders
• understand the principles and application of orthoptic and ophthalmological equipment used during the investigative process