In order to be sure you do not miss any anomaly, you must get into the habit of using a set routine. A common routine is to examine the ocular structures in the following sequence.
Lids and lashes
Visible conjunctiva and cornea (direct or diffuse illumination)
Instill fluorescein and measure the B.U.T.
Detailed examination of the cornea
Lid margins and palpebral conjunctiva (including lid eversion)
Anterior chamber and angle measurement
Iris
Crystalline Lens
Anterior vitreous
Obviously the routine is modified if anomalies are found. In this learning module we will use the order given above.