How A Vision Tester Works

By Marissa Velazquez


Vision tester is equipment used in the medical field. The experts commonly associated with it are opticians. It is normally used in the treatment of the eyes. Many people have got different problems which can be identified precisely using this machine. The centers having this machine also have various remedies for different complications.

For instance, there are people who can only see objects which are at a close range and not those far away. Such people are termed as being myopic. This problem results from defective formation of an image of an object in vision. Instead of an image being formed on the retina, distant images in this case are formed in front of the retina. This thus results in blurred vision, resulting in the necessity of aids in vision or some form of medication.

The second problem is that one in which an individual can only see the distant objects. Unlike the individuals with short sight, people with long sight cannot see objects close to them clearly. This problem affects both the old and young people. When the machine is used to detect this problem, images are placed at different distances and the patient asked t identify the distance at which they can see the image clearly.

Remedy is determined by the nature of the problem, as well as affordability. The most commonly used and affordable remedy is glasses. These glasses usually are made using different lenses. These lenses differ in terms of the magnification strength. The stronger the lens, the more expensive it is at the health centers providing it. This solution has been mostly applied in solving problems of short sight and long sight.

Not all patients suffer from the above two complications. Some people just have eye aches and other problems such as fibrosis of the lens. For these patients, glasses are not necessarily the prescribed remedy. For them, they can just be given medication which eases all the problems in the individuals. The medicine may be in form of a gel or in liquid form. When in liquid for, it is given in the form of drops.

Individuals who have so far been beneficiaries of the use of this machine appreciate the services offered. The machine on the part of patients and the operator is very easy to use. This then means that both of them are not fatigued or disturbed while using the machine. It is also not very heavy and can be moved from one place to another, making it very reliable.

However, some operators may not be so well skilled. These are the kinds of operators who may lead to faulty results. Some people may also lack the basic finances to benefit from the test. Some infant clinics such as those in the rural areas may not be in a position to acquire this equipment thus limiting patients.

Vision tester has proven highly instrumental in many places. More health facility providers are now purchasing it for use in their various clinics. Training of the operators is also being conducted intensively to ensure correct diagnosis of complications is done.




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