Medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of eyelid disease (eyelid problems).
Family history
- What is the general health of your relatives?
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession?
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long have the eyelid problems been present?
- Are both eyes affected?
- Are the eyes also red?
- Do you have pain in the area of the eye* ?
- Have you noticed any swelling in the area of the eyes or eyelids?
- Did you notice any tearing from the eyes?
- Do you have itching in the eyelid area?
- Have you noticed any visual disturbances* ?
- Do you remember a trigger?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Previous diseases (eye diseases, infectious disease).
- Operations (eye surgery)
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
