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Is the science that studies visual health and provides primary attention with emphasis on prevention, and treatment of visual anomalies by optometric techniques. Optometry is commonly focused in the measurement of the refractive status of both eyes through procedures as skiascopy or retinoscopy and ocular refraction methods. This way are detected, compensated and corrected numerous visual anomalies such as short or near sightedness, hypermetropy, keratoconus, strabismus (crossed eyes) or astigmatism among others. However, optometry also includes the detection of systemic symptoms, disorders and diseases related to the visual system as a clinical application of the eye physiology. Based on the diagnosis, some patients may be referred to an ophthalmologist for surgical interventions.
Optometry analyses and investigates the entire eye structure through techniques of evaluation of the optical nerve and internal structures with a direct or indirect ophthalmoscope.
An optometrist is a specialist in adapting eyeglasses, stiff or soft contact lenses by means of special techniques, as well as treating binocular anomalies associated to the use of the computer or prolonged near vision
Complete vision tests:
- Ocular Refraction
- Eye Dilation
- Ocular Pressure
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetes
Tests for contact lens wear:
- Myopia (short sightedness)
- Myopia with Astigmatism
- Ocular distance correction
- Bifocal
Visual field investigation
- Routine examination
- Peripheral view
- Vision loss
- Glaucoma
Glaucoma
- Corneal thickness measurement
- Measurement from corneal bottom to the back of the eye
- Measurement of visual fields
Others
- Encysted eyelashes
- Engines and Vehicles Department Forms
- Extraction of foreign bodies in the eye
- Tear evaluation for dry eyes
- Dry eyes treatments
If you have visual problems, the most indicated action is to go see the optometrist. He or she will perform a comprehensive examination where general and specific practical visual tests will be performed.
During the optometric examination, many different instruments are used for each case. Subjective tests generally include the use of trial lenses to determine if you need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses to improve your vision.
The optometrist is really your eyes’ best friend to help you improve or maintain their performance in every aspect of your life.
The exams made by the Optometrist are performed with several instruments such as an Ophthalmoscope, Retinoscope and Biomicroscope.
That's the way internal eye structures are examined, including the optical nerve, blood vessels can be observed at the bottom of the eye and the retina in its general appearance.
It is very important to perform regularly an optometric exam because some eye diseases can be detected such as glaucoma and cataracts. |
