Testing for carotid atherosclerosis

• Published in: Journal of the American Optometric Association Vol. 65; no. 7; p. 489
• Main Author: Jennings, B J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.1994
• Subjects: Arteriosclerosis - diagnosis; Arteriosclerosis - therapy; Carotid Artery Diseases - diagnosis; Carotid Artery Diseases - therapy; Fundus Oculi; Humans; Ophthalmodynamometry; Optometry - methods; Plethysmography; Ultrasonography

Optometrists frequently examine patients with the signs and symptoms of carotid artery disease. Referral for appropriate testing is mandatory in such patients. A review of the noninvasive tests which an optometrist can perform in the office is presented. The paper also describes the noninvasive test...