Besides an autorefractor, what other instruments are often used in conjunction to diagnose refractive errors?

Question

Grade: Education Subject: Support
Besides an autorefractor, what other instruments are often used in conjunction to diagnose refractive errors?
Asked by:
109 Viewed 109 Answers

Answer (109)

Best Answer
(245)
A subjective refraction, performed by an eye care professional using a phoropter and trial lenses, is often used. Other tools may include a keratometer (measures corneal curvature), and potentially a topography scan for detailed corneal mapping.