Eye Exam: Results and Values (Routine Eye Examination, Standard Ophthalmic Exam)

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Alternate Names : Routine Eye Examination, Standard Ophthalmic Exam

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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Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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