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Eye Examination Equipment

By , About.com Guide

Updated February 03, 2009

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If you have never had a comprehensive eye examination, you may be surprised at the number of tests your eye doctor will perform. A complete eye exam involves the use of many pieces of equipment and several instruments. The photo gallery below will show you what to expect to see at your next visit to the eye doctor.

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Exam RoomRetinal CameraRetinal CameraPhoropterPhoropterBinocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope (BIO)Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope
Manual KeratometerManual KeratometerAutorefractorAutorefractorSlit LampSlit LampTonometerTonometer
LensometerLensometerRetinoscopeRetinoscopeDirect Ophthalmoscope

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