The first assessment to complete related to the eyes is:
A. Eye lids
B. Visual acuity
C. Extraocular movements
D. Peripheral vision
ANS: B
The eye examination begins with determination of the patient's visual acuity. Next, the examiner typically inspects the external and accessory structures before concentrating inward to include the eye.
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