Eye Exam
Alternate Names : Routine Eye Examination, Standard Ophthalmic Exam
What do the test results mean?
Normal results include the following:
20/20 vision
the ability to see colors
normal optic nerve, retina, blood vessels, and fundus
no evidence of glaucoma
a transparent cornea free of scratches
Abnormal results may include the following:
myopia, or nearsightedness, which is the ability to see near objects better than far objects
astigmatism, or blurred vision
hyperopia, or farsightedness, which is the ability to see far objects better than near objects
presbyopia, or an inability to focus on near objects that often occurs in middle-aged persons
color blindness, which is an inability to see certain colors
blocked tear duct, or a blockage in the tube that carries tears away from the eye
cataracts, or a clouding of the lens in the eye that can cause vision problems
eye trauma or injury
lazy eye, an eye movement disorder also called strabismus
eye diseases
glaucoma
damage to the optic nerve, blood vessels, or fundus
scratches or defects on the cornea
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