Eyes & Vision: Tests & Diagnosis
Motion Sickness - Exams and Tests
04/12/07, HealthwiseThere are no exams or tests for motion sickness.
Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis) - Exams and Tests
03/15/07, HealthwiseTo diagnose this condition, the health professional will examine your eye, eyelid, and eyelashes with an instrument called an ophthalmoscope.
Diabetic Retinopathy - Exams and Tests
04/13/07, HealthwiseDiabetic retinopathy can be detected during an exam by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. An exam by your primary doctor, during which your eyes are not dilated, is not an adequate substitute for a full exam done by an ophthalmologist
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Sjögren's Syndrome - Exams and Tests
05/06/08, HealthwiseAfter taking your medical history and doing a physical exam, your doctor will assess your symptoms and run certain laboratory tests to confirm a diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome. He or she will ask you for a list of the medicines you t
Nearsightedness (Myopia) - Exams and Tests
07/07/07, HealthwiseA routine eye exam can detect nearsightedness (myopia) and other vision problems and diseases that can affect the eyes. A complete exam takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Farsightedness (Hyperopia) - Exams and Tests
11/23/07, HealthwiseA routine eye exam can detect farsightedness (hyperopia) and other refractive errors, eye disease, and other diseases that can affect the eyes. A complete exam takes 30 to 60 minutes.
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.
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)
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