Tools used by optometrists to provide better eye care

1. Tools used by optometrists to provide
better eye care
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2. Optometry Practice
• Optometrists specialize in eye care services and carry out
necessary procedures to examine eye to detect any
problems or issues
• Besides this, they also carry out various tests to detect
eye diseases like glaucoma, myopia, etc
• For treating different types of eye related diseases, they
may prescribe suitable drugs
• There is a gradual increase seen in the demand for
quality optometric treatment because of these factors:
– Poor or unhealthy diets
– Harmful sun rays
– Frequent or sudden changes in lifestyle- making it more
hectic
– Sitting for long hours in front of TV/PC

3. Optometry Practice
• All the above mentioned factors contribute towards
excessive strain on eyesight of a person
• The best way in which you can protect your eyes and
maintain perfect vision is by visiting a professional and
reliable optometrist at regular intervals of time for a
routine eye check-up
• Studies have revealed that people usually avoid visiting
an optometrist for an eye check-up until they face:
– Problems in reading books/magazines due to blurred
or hazy vision
– Difficulty in properly reading billboards or street signs
– Watery eyes

4. Optometry Practice
• People who generally face this type of problem
should immediately see an optometrist. An
optometrist will examine your eyes and diagnose eye
related problems
• They correct vision-related issues by suggesting
lenses and similar type of optical aids
• They will usually prescribe contact lenses or
eyeglasses

5. Tools used by optometrists
• For carrying out eye related surgery or tests, they
make use of different types of optometric
equipment, such as:
• Exam chair
– It is an important piece for optometry practice, as patients
are made to sit on this chair during an eye examination to
diagnose any eye related problems or diseases
– It is the most expensive equipment required by
optometrists
– The number of exam chairs required by optometrists
depends mainly on the size of their practice. Several online
medical suppliers offer used exam chairs at the most
discounted rates

6. Tools used by optometrists
• Keratometer
– This optical device is used by eye care specialists to
measure the curvature of the anterior surface of the
cornea in your eye and this instrument is also better
known as ophthalmometer
– It is mainly used for diagnosing the presence of
astigmatism and to determine its degree and treatment
– This medical equipment also assists eye surgeons in
carrying out certain surgical procedures

7. Tools used by optometrists
• Chart projector
– It is basically an AC-powered device used by an
optometrist. It is intended to project an image of screen to
carry out vision test
– This projector then creates images of symbol charts and
letters used during a patient’s eyes examination
– The patient is then made to read the projected letters on
the screen through a series of lenses allowing optometrist
to evaluate and assess vision needs

8. Tools used by optometrists
• Phoroptor
– It is an instrument used by eye care professionals for
carrying out an eye examination that comprises of
different lenses used for refraction of eye during sight
testing process
– This in turn measures an individual’s refractive error and
determines his/her eyeglass prescription
• Thus, it can be said that each of the equipment has a
vital role in medical industry and allow eye care
professionals to offer the best services to patients

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