Eyes & Vision: Tests & Diagnosis
Color Blindness - Exams and Tests
10/31/07, HealthwiseTests can detect color blindness by measuring the ability to recognize different colors.
Amblyopia - Exams and Tests
07/17/07, HealthwiseA doctor may diagnose amblyopia after detecting poor vision in one eye during an eye exam and ruling out other causes for this poor vision. Tests that find misaligned eyes (strabismus), unequal vision in the eyes, or any other conditi
Perimetry test (visual field testing) for glaucoma
05/23/08, HealthwiseA perimetry test (visual field test) measures all areas of your eyesight, including your side, or peripheral, vision.
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Slit lamp exam for glaucoma
05/23/08, HealthwiseThe slit lamp is a special microscope that is used to look into the eye. It provides a magnified, three-dimensional view of the structures within the eye. Using the slit lamp alone, the health professional can examine the front (anterior)
Glaucoma - Exams and Tests
05/23/08, HealthwiseA health professional evaluating possible glaucoma will take a medical history and do a physical examination. If glaucoma is suspected, you will usually be referred to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) for further testing and tr
Strabismus - Exams and Tests
04/16/07, HealthwiseExams to check for strabismus are done by an ophthalmologist or, in some cases, by an optometrist. The doctor can often tell that a child has strabismus just by looking at the child's eyes. It may be obvious that the eyes do not
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Exams and Tests
08/13/07, HealthwiseA doctor can usually detect age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with a regular eye exam. The doctor first will find out more about your symptoms, past eye problems, and other health conditions by asking you about your medical histo
Retinal Detachment - Exams and Tests
09/14/07, HealthwiseTo diagnose retinal detachment, your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms, past eye problems, and risk factors. The doctor will also test your near and distance vision (visual acuity) and side (peripheral) vision. These r
Tonometry
04/08/08, HealthwiseA tonometry test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). This test is used to check for glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the nerve in the back of the eye (optic n
Vision Tests
07/06/07, HealthwiseVision tests check many different functions of the eye. The tests measure your ability to see details at near and far distances, check for gaps or defects in your field of vision, and evaluate your ability to see different colors.
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