CLINICAL: Cornea
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A 10-year-old boy presented with conjunctivitis, and the use of a point-of-care diagnostic test definitively identified his conjunctivitis as non-infectious. This streamlined the diagnosis process and allowed the boy to attend school without concerns, highlighting the invaluable role of advanced diagnostic tools for ocular conditions. The article also emphasizes the importance of optometrists exploring the use of such tests within the scope-of-practice laws and considering the billing and coding implications for these procedures. Dr. Johnston, a specialist in ocular surface disease, provides insight into the practical application of these advanced diagnostic tools in daily practice, specifically for corneal conditions.
1. A 10-year-old boy's non-infectious conjunctivitis was definitively identified using a point-of-care diagnostic test. 2. The article emphasizes the practical application of advanced diagnostic tools for corneal conditions. 3. Optometrists should consider the usage of these tests within the scope-of-practice laws and the implications for billing and coding. 4. Dr. Johnston focuses on ocular surface disease and provides valuable insights into the application of advanced diagnostic tools in daily practice. 5. The point-of-care test provided rapid results, allowing the boy to attend school without concerns.
