Question

A client with multiple sclerosis is being seen by a neuroophthalmologist for a routine eye exam. The nurse explains to the client that during the examination, the client will be asked to maintain a fixed gaze on a stationary point while an object is moved from a point on the side, where it can’t be seen, toward the center. The client will indicate when the object becomes visible The nurse further explains that the test being performed is called a:

Answer 1

Answer: Perimetry Test

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiple Sclerosis can be defined as a neurodegerative disease of the central nervous system that is a result of the immune mediated inflammation which results in the focal demylelinating of the lesions in the white matter of brain.

A perimetry test is a medical method to find out some specific patterns of vision loss. A positive perimetry test reveals that a certain type of eye disorder is present.

This test can be used with the person suffering from multiple sclerosis as people with multiple sclerosis have various vision problems.