Hyperopia : Tests

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A general eye examination to evaluate hyperopia may include: Visual acuity; Refraction; Glaucoma testing; Eye movements; Slit-lamp; Retinal examination.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2006
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is an eye condition in which incoming rays of light reach the retina before they converge into a focused image.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Hyperopia, also known as hypermetropia or farsightedness, is the condition of the eye in which incoming rays of light reach the retina before they converge into a focused image.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is the condition of the eye where incoming rays of light reach the retina before they converge into a focused image.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and 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 . 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
The refraction test is an eye exam that measures a person's ability to see an object at a specific distance.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2007
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 17, 2007
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