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hebb
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hebb asked in HealthOptical · 1 decade ago

What is the name of the eye test that the doctor gives you when you...?

What is the name of the test (and the purpose) that the eye doctor gives you when you look into the machine and push a button whenever you see a spot?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Visual Fields Screening - This procedure maps out your field of view and shows your blindspot and any other areas of reduced vision. The test is done individually for each eye. This is useful is useful to the optometrist as it can show up areas that may be less sensitive than others where vision is not so good. It can also be useful in backing up any problems that may have been detected by the optometrist.

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