Vision Tests
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for an individual: differentiate from VISION SCREENING on a given population |
Vision Tests Categories.
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Color Perception Tests |
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Perimetry - Determination of the extent of the visual field for various types and intensities of stimuli. |
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Refraction, Ocular - Refraction of LIGHT effected by the media of the EYE. |
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Vision Screening - Application of tests and examinations to identify visual defects or vision disorders occurring in specific populations, as in school children, the elderly, etc. It is differentiated from VISION TESTS, which are given to evaluate/measure individual visual performance not related to a specific population. |
Vision Tests Definitions and Terms
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