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Update an External Exam

Ophthalmic providers can document an external eye exam on the Provider tab.
  1. You can view external exam findings in the following areas:
    • In the Physical Exam panel, go to the External section.
      external section of physical exam panel

    • For a more detailed exam, click the External Detail link.
    Findings for the current encounter previously documented by the technician appear in the fields and the exam grids.
  2. Review any previously documented exam findings and update the findings, as needed.
  3. Click Save & Close.