The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of blindness.
Family history
- Are there any diseases of the eyes in your family that are common?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any worsening of vision?
- How long has this deterioration been present?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Own anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (eye diseases, infections; accidents).
- Operations (eye surgery)
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Pregnancy
- Environmental history
- Medication history
