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THAT IMPACTUnderstand refractive errors
visual acuity and how they are corrected.
objective:
Length of normal eye
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myopia
Length of normal eye
Myopia Corrected
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myopia(nearsightedness)
Refractive Errors
Length of normal eye
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hyperopia
Length of normal eye
Hyperopia Corrected
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hyperopia(farsightedness)
Refractive Errors
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Light rays entering the cornea do not focus at a single point, thus causing
distorted VISION
astigmatism
8Normal Cornea
astigmatism
Astigmatic Cornea
Normal Vision
Retina
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presbyopia
Retina
Light
Light
Cornea
Cornea
Aging Eye
glasses
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lensescontact
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surgeryrefractive
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eye examdilated
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optician
optometrist
ophthalmologist
Trained professional who makes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses.
State-licensed professional who diagnoses and treats vision problems
Medical and surgicaldoctor specializing in the eyes and vision health.
eye care professionalsthe three “Os”
healthy living,healthy vision
TAKE CAREof yourself.
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