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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The Roles Of A Vision Tester

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.

Eye problems are diverse and they range from sight to aching. In terms of sight, there are those individuals who can only see objects which are placed at close range. These people have got quite a chronic problem, since they cannot manage to see objects located at distant places. Their images are usually formed at the front of the retina rather than on it. Remedies for this problem are diverse. Selection of remedy depends on the severity of the problem.

Other people may have the capacity to see objects which are distant from them, but not those placed very close to them. It this case, the image of the close objects is also poorly focused. Thus, their images are formed behind the retina rather than on the retina. These people too need aids in order to view the images the way they are supposed to be. This problem however is not as prevalent as the short sightedness.

Some people who are found having the above two complications are usually given glasses. This is because there is no medication that has been identified for the two problems. The strength of the lens offered depends on the severity of the complication identified by the tester. Some people who do not want to use glasses may opt to use contact lenses. Others may also choose to have permanent solutions, among which is surgery and laser treatment.

Some people may however not be inclined to using glasses. These people if suffering from long or short sight may be forced to select more expensive options. These options include those such as laser treatment or surgery, which require more experienced attendants in the medical field. Other patients who just have got eye pains may be given eye drops. These ones contain chemicals which rectify any problem after a period of time.

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, there also are some demerits associated with it. In order for patients to access it, they have to visit a heath center. Those without the means of getting to the health center may thus miss out on the opportunity of receiving treatment using this equipment. Some medical practitioners may lead to wrong diagnosis if they do not know to handle it.

Vision tester has served a number of health centers very well. Most people appreciate the service of this equipment so much. Through its use, people have had their sight restored. The centers having it on their part generate very good amounts of income just from its use.




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