Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Standard ophthalmic exam

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Alternative Names

Routine eye examination; Eye exam - standard; Annual eye exam


Normal Values
  • 20/20 (normal) vision
  • Ability to identify different colors
  • Full visual field
  • Proper eye muscle coordination
  • Normal eye pressure
  • Normal eye structures (cornea, iris, lens, etc.)

What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results may be due to:

  • Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
  • Astigmatism
  • Blocked tear duct
  • Cataracts
  • Color blindness
  • Corneal abrasion (or dystrophy)
  • Corneal ulcers and infections
  • Damaged nerves or blood vessels in the eye
  • Diabetes-related damage in the eye (diabetic retinopathy)
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperopia
  • Lazy eye (amblyopia)
  • Myopia
  • Presbyopia
  • Strabismus
  • Trauma

This list may not include all possible causes of abnormal results.


Review Date: 02/10/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)