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Cataract
A standard eye exam and slit lamp examination are used to diagnose cataracts. Other diagnostic tests are rarely needed.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
Cataracts
Both ophthalmologists and optometrists may detect and monitor cataract growth and prescribe prescription lenses for visual deficits. Only an ophthalmologist, however, can perform cataract extraction.Cataracts are easily diagnosed from the reportin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Standard ophthalmic exam
A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes.Routine eye examination; Eye exam- standard; Snellen chart.The eye doctor will ask questions about your overall health and family''s medical histo...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2007
Eye Examination
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.Eye examinations measure a person''s ocular health and visual status,...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Eye Examinations
Detailed information on eye examinations and at what age they are recommended During an eye exam, an eye doctor reviews your medical history and completes a series of tests to determine the health of your eyes. The information from an eye exam may lead to medical procedures or prescriptions. Eye examinations should take place periodically as follows:
Source:StayWell
Eye Examinations and Visual Screening
Detailed information on eye examinations in children Children are different than adults in that a child's brain develops more rapidly. Any problems a child may experience with his/her vision may disrupt the development of visual pathways to the brain. A critical stage of visual development occurs between birth and age 3 to 4 months, during which time the brain must receive clear visual messages from both eyes. Early detection and treatment can prevent loss of vision, learning difficulties, and delayed development.
Source:StayWell
Eye Examinations and Visual Screening
Detailed information on eye examinations in children Children are different than adults in that a child's brain develops more rapidly. Any problems a child may experience with his/her vision may disrupt the development of visual pathways to the brain. A critical stage of visual development occurs between birth and age 3 to 4 months, during which time the brain must receive clear visual messages from both eyes. Early detection and treatment can prevent loss of vision, learning difficulties, and delayed development.
Source:StayWell
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball(fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.Direct ophthalmoscopy Indirect ophthalmoscopy Slit-lamp ophthalmoscopy.Direct ophthalmoscopy: You will be s...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
Slit-lamp exam
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.The slit-lamp is a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine in a thin beam.You will sit in a chair with the instrum...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
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