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Common Ophthalmologic Tests

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Refraction Assessment

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Purpose is to determine a person's prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. It measures how light waves are bent as they pass through the cornea and the lens.

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Fluorescein Angiography

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Purpose is to visualize the flow of blood through the retina and choroid to detect circulatory problems, diabetic retinopathy, or macular degeneration.

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Fundus Photography

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Purpose is to record the retina's condition and other areas of the vitreous and the choroid, helping in monitoring the progression of certain eye conditions over time.

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Visual Field Test

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Purpose is to determine how much peripheral vision a person has and to detect possible blind spots (scotomas), which can indicate eye diseases.

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Slit-Lamp Examination

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Purpose is to examine the structures of the eye under high magnification. It can detect a range of conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal ulcers, and diabetic retinopathy.

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Corneal Topography

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Purpose is to create a detailed map of the curvature of the cornea, which is useful in planning surgery, fitting contact lenses, and diagnosing corneal diseases.

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Visual Acuity Test

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Purpose is to determine the smallest letters a person can read on a standardized chart (Snellen chart) positioned at a specific distance. It measures clarity or sharpness of vision.

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Tonometry

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Purpose is to measure the pressure inside the eye, referred to as intraocular pressure (IOP), to assess for glaucoma.

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Dilated Eye Exam

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Purpose is to provide a more comprehensive view of the internal structures of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve. Drops are used to dilate the pupils.

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Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)

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Purpose is to capture cross-sectional images of the retina to map and measure its thickness, useful in diagnosing conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

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