Gwen’s doctor discovers that Gwen has reduced visual acuity. Gwen’s doctor performs a procedure called , which detects the eye’s

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tresset_1 [31]

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Gwen’s doctor discovers that Gwen has reduced visual acuity. Gwen’s doctor performs a procedure called , which detects the eye’s

refractive error using an instrument called the .

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nata0808 [166] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-07T01:35:07+03:00

Answer: Refraction

Phoropter

Explanation:

Refraction (refractive power): As light enters the eye, the lens helps focus light rays so that they come to a focus on the retina. This action is called refraction.

An instrument called a phoropter detects the eye’s error of refraction.

Evgesh-ka [11] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-07T00:03:26+03:00

Evgesh-ka [11]4 years ago

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The procedure is a refraction or vision test. The doctor may use a computerized refractor or simply shine a light into your eyes.