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Standard ophthalmic exam, including slit lamp examination; Ultrasonography of the eye in preparation for cataract surgery. Other tests that may be done (rarely) include: Glare test; Contrast sensitivity test; Potential vision test; Specular micros...
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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 reporti...
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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 .)
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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.
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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 as a slit beam.
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The visual acuity test is used to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart or card held 14 - 20 feet away.
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An eye examination is a series of tests that measure a person ' s ocular health and visual status, to detect abnormalities in the components of the visual system, and to determine how well the person can see. Purpose An eye examination is performed by an ophthalmologist M.
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