Astigmatism : Tests

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Astigmatism is easily diagnosed by a standard ophthalmic exam with refraction test. Special tests are not usually required. Children or others who cannot respond to questions can have the degree of their vision problem measured by a test that uses...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006
Patients seek treatment because of blurred vision. A variety of tests can be used to detect astigmatism during the eye exam. The patient may be asked to describe the astigmatic dial, a series of lines that radiate outward from a center. People wit...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Patients seek treatment because of blurred vision. Ophthalmologists and optometrists use a variety of tests to detect astigmatism. The patient may be asked to describe the astigmatic dial, a series of lines that radiate outward from a center. Peop...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The standard eye examination with a refraction test, given by an optometrist or opthalmologist, is Astigmatism can be treated by the use of cylindrical lenses. The lenses are shaped to counteract the shape of the sections of the cornea that are ca...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests performed by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). An optometric or eye exam may also be performed by an optometrist. The tests measure the refraction (need for glasses) and visual acuity of the eye and check for disease. (See also Refraction test .)
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2007
An eye examination is a series of tests performed by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist to determine if there are any pre-existing or potential problems with a patient's vision . Purpose Eye examinations measure a person's ocular health and visual status, in order to detect abnormalities in the components of the visual system, and to determine how well the person can see.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Detailed information on eye examinations and at what age they are recommended
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on eye examinations in children
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on eye examinations in children
Source:StayWell
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body) Palpation (feeling the body with hands) Auscultation (listening to sounds) Percussion (producing sounds)
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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