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Ophthalmoscopy
Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the , optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.
Refraction test
The refraction test is an eye exam that measures a person's ability to see an object at a specific distance.
Tonometry
Tonometry is a procedure that measures the pressure inside the eyes. The test is used to screen for , a disease in which pressure inside the eyes increases to the point that it impairs vision and if left untreated, may cause .
Standard ophthalmic exam
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 and of the eye and check for disease. (See also .)
Visual acuity test
The visual acuity test measures the smallest letters that you can read on a standardized chart at a distance of 20 feet.
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