Learning objectives
At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to:
- Define Accommodation.
- List the required materials for,accommodation test.
- Explain the step by step procedure to measure Near Point of Accommodation.
- Describe the format to document the results.
- Counsel the patient according to the result
About this course
Accommodation is the adjustment of the optics of the eye to keep an object in focus on the retina as its distance from the eye varies.Accommodation test is an eye examination used to check adjustment of the eye for seeing objects at various distances. An ophthalmic paramedic must be able
to measure near point of accommodation accurately to provide the right treatment to the patient. This lesson deals with the materials required for accommodation test, step by step procedure, types of measurements and documentation.
