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A variety of tests is used to diagnose AMD. The visual acuity test measures the smallest letters an individual can read with one eye on a standardized chart at a distance of 20 ft (6 m). The refraction test involves the same standardized eye chart...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Eye care specialists use a variety of tests and examination techniques to determine if a person has AMD. Some of these include: • Acuity testing—Involves testing vision by determining a person's ability to read letters or symbols of various sizes ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
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...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes. 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 .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
Home vision tests measure the ability to see fine detail.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A color vision test checks your ability to distinguish between different colors.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
Fluorescein angiography is an eye test that uses a special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
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