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Hematologic disorders

J T Wing1

  • 1Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia.

Optometry Clinics : the Official Publication of the Prentice Society
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Hematology, the study of blood, is crucial as diseases affecting blood components can manifest in the eye. This chapter guides optometrists in using laboratory tests for diagnosing hematologic disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Ocular manifestations of systemic disease

Background:

  • Hematology involves studying blood's cellular components.
  • Systemic diseases frequently impact blood functions like nutrient transport, defense, and clotting.
  • Ocular presentations of disease necessitate identifying underlying hematologic causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a foundational understanding of laboratory tests for hematologic function.
  • To establish a diagnostic framework for hematologic disorders presenting in the eye.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key laboratory tests used in hematology.
  • Development of a systematic diagnostic approach for optometrists.

Main Results:

  • Understanding of how blood tests evaluate hematologic function.
  • A structured approach to diagnosing eye conditions linked to blood disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Optometrists play a vital role in recognizing and investigating hematologic issues presenting in the eye.
  • Laboratory test interpretation is essential for accurate diagnosis and patient management.

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