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Tests could include:
- History and Physica...
- Slit Lamp Eye Exam
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Corneal Topography
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A physical examination of the eyes and eyelids confirms the diagnosis. Special tests are usually not necessary.
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An eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) can usually diagnose pingueculae and pterygia by external observation, generally using an instrument called a slit lamp. A slit lamp is a microscope with a light source and magnifies the structures of...
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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 ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.
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