Which of the following is not part of the case history?

• A. Family ocular history
• B. Fissure size
• C. Current medications
• D. Allergies

Answer: (B)

The main idea is separating information gathered from the patient before the exam from findings you observe during the exam. A case history includes details the patient reports or that come from medical records—such as family ocular history, current medications, and allergies—which can influence diagnosis and treatment. Fissure size, on the other hand, is a measurement taken during the evaluation of the eye and eyelids. It’s an exam finding, not information the patient provides about their past or current health. That’s why fissure size isn’t part of the case history, while family ocular history, medications, and allergies are.