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  2. Human eye - Wikipedia

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    The human eye is a sensory organ in the visual system that reacts to visible light allowing eyesight. Other functions include maintaining the circadian rhythm, and keeping balance. Arizona Eye Model. "A" is accommodation in diopters. The eye can be considered as a living optical device.

  3. List of optometric abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Visual acuity with eye chart at Near 15.7 inches (400 mm) and without (sc: Latin sine correctore) correctors (spectacles); Ncc is with (cc: Latin cum correctore) correctors. See Visual_acuity#Legal_definitions: VA OS Left visual acuity VA OD Right visual acuity VDU Visual display unit VF Visual field VPS Variable prism stereoscope WD

  4. Short bone - Wikipedia

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    The articular surfaces of short bones are covered with hyaline cartilage, similar to long bones. The outer surface of the bone, except for the articular surfaces, is covered by the periosteum. [6] Short bones have no clear diaphysis (bone shaft) and metaphysis and have poor vascular supply. [1] [2] Section through the human wrist showing the ...

  5. List of instruments used in ophthalmology - Wikipedia

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    used to test for latent squint and retinal function Refraction box: has lenses of different powers for refraction testing: Slit lamp bio microscope: used for examining the anteriorly placed structures the eye; video link: Charts for vision - •Distant vision: to determine visual acuity of distant vision ••Snellen's distant vision chart

  6. Humphrey visual field analyser - Wikipedia

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    The eye not being tested is patched and the room lights are dimmed prior to commencement of the test. [12] The patient is positioned appropriately and comfortably against the forehead rest and chin rest. Minor adjustments to the head position are made to centre the pupil on the display screen to allow eye monitoring throughout the test.

  7. Oculomotor nerve - Wikipedia

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    Loss of function of any of the eye muscles results in ophthalmoparesis. Since the oculomotor nerve controls most of the eye muscles, it may be easier to detect damage to it. Damage to this nerve, termed oculomotor nerve palsy, is known by its down and out symptoms, because of the position of the affected eye (lateral, downward deviation of gaze).

  8. Eye examination - Wikipedia

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    An eye examination, commonly known as an eye test, [1] is a series of tests performed to assess vision and ability to focus on and discern objects. [2] It also includes other tests and examinations of the eyes. [2] Eye examinations are primarily performed by an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or an orthoptist.

  9. Heidelberg Retinal Tomography - Wikipedia

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    The Heidelberg Retinal Tomography is a diagnostic procedure used in ophthalmology.The Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT) is an ophthalmological confocal point scanning laser ophthalmoscope [1] for examining the cornea and certain areas of the retina using different diagnostic modules (HRT retina, HRT cornea, HRT glaucoma).