Phoropter (redirected from Phoroptor)

pho·rop·ter (f-rptr)

n.

A device containing different lenses used for refraction of the eye during sight testing.

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Phoropter

The instrument used to measure refractive status of the eyes. It contains many lenses which are then changed in front of the eyes while the patient is looking at an eye chart. This is when the doctor usually asks, "Which is better, one or two?"

Mentioned in: Visual Impairment