RetinoscopyRetinoscopy (Ret) is a technique to obtain an objective measurement of the refractive error of a patient's eyes. The examiner uses a retinoscope to shine light into the patient's eye and observes the reflection (reflex) off the patient's retina. While moving the streak or spot of light across the pupil the examiner observes the relative movement of the reflex or manually places lenses over the eye (using a trial frame and trial lenses) to "neutralize" the reflex.
OphthalmoscopyOphthalmoscopy, also called funduscopy, is a test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope (or funduscope). It is done as part of an eye examination and may be done as part of a routine physical examination. It is crucial in determining the health of the retina, optic disc, and vitreous humor. The pupil is a hole through which the eye's interior will be viewed. Opening the pupil wider (dilating it) is a simple and effective way to better see the structures behind it.
AutoréfractomètreL'autoréfractomètre est un instrument de mesure électronique objectif de la réfraction oculaire. Utilisé principalement par l'ophtalmologiste, l'optométriste, l'orthoptiste et l'opticien, il combine souvent un kératomètre. Certains autoréfractomètres (comme le modèle Plusoptix) permettent même d'effectuer cette mesure sur les deux yeux simultanément à 1 mètre de distance et en moins d'une seconde. Le créateur de l'autoréfractomètre est en effet Serge Coequyt mais la date reste inconnu a ce jour. Catégorie:
PtosisLe ptosis, ou ptôse palpébrale ou encore blépharoptôse, est la chute de la paupière supérieure, résultant d'un déficit du muscle releveur de la paupière supérieure (levator palpebrae), d'une désinsertion de ce muscle et/ou de son aponévrose, ou d'une cause mécanique (masse palpébrale supérieure). Il peut également être en lien avec une faiblesse du muscle tarsal supérieur, auquel cas le ptosis sera plus discret. Il peut être uni- ou bilatéral. D'intensité variable, le ptosis peut couvrir la pupille entraînant un retentissement sur la fonction visuelle.
Convergence insufficiencyConvergence insufficiency is a sensory and neuromuscular anomaly of the binocular vision system, characterized by a reduced ability of the eyes to turn towards each other, or sustain convergence. The symptoms and signs associated with convergence insufficiency are related to prolonged, visually demanding, near-centered tasks. They may include, but are not limited to, diplopia (double vision), asthenopia (eye strain), transient blurred vision, difficulty sustaining near-visual function, abnormal fatigue, headache, and abnormal postural adaptation, among others.
Negative relative accommodationNegative relative accommodation (NRA) was proposed by Joseph Kearney of Oxford University in 1967 as a measure of the maximum ability to relax accommodation while maintaining clear, single binocular vision. This measurement is typically obtained by an orthoptist, ophthalmologist or optometrist during an eye examination using a phoropter. After the patient's distance correction is established, the patient is instructed to view small letters on a card 40 cm from the eyes. The examiner adds lenses in +0.
Positive relative accommodationPositive relative accommodation (PRA) in biology, is a measure of the maximum ability to stimulate eye accommodation while maintaining clear, single binocular vision. This measurement is typically obtained by an orthoptist, ophthalmologist or optometrist during an eye examination using a phoropter. After the patient's distance correction is established, she or he is instructed to view small letters on a card 40 cm from the eyes. The examiner adds lenses in −0.25 diopter increments until the patient first reports that they become blurry.
Pupillary distancePupillary distance (PD), more correctly known as interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance in millimeters between the centers of each pupil. Distance PD is the separation between the visual axes of the eyes in their primary position, as the subject fixates on an infinitely distant object. Near PD is the separation between the visual axes of the eyes, at the plane of the spectacle lenses, as the subject fixates on a near object at the intended working distance. Intermediate PD is at a specified plane in between distance and near.
Ocular tonometryTonometry is the procedure eye care professionals perform to determine the intraocular pressure (IOP), the fluid pressure inside the eye. It is an important test in the evaluation of patients at risk from glaucoma. Most tonometers are calibrated to measure pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), with the normal eye pressure range between . In applanation tonometry the intraocular pressure (IOP) is inferred from the force required to flatten (applanate) a constant area of the cornea, for the Imbert-Fick law.
Ophthalmic trial frameA trial frame is a tool used by ophthalmic professionals like ophthalmologists and optometrists. It is basically an adjustable spectacle frame with multiple cells, used to hold corrective lenses, and other accessories in subjective refraction (finding the correct spectacle power) and retinoscopy. To measure a patient's refractive error, squint and presbyopia, it is used to hold lenses, prism or other tools like pinhole occluder. The cells of the trial frame allow holding lenses in correct position.
