Synresultat

Synresultat is a Nordic term used primarily in ophthalmology and optometry to refer to the result or outcome of a vision assessment. The word is formed from the Swedish words syn (vision) and resultat (result), and it is commonly found in clinical documentation, patient records, and research registries in Swedish-speaking health care contexts. In practice, synresultat can denote a single measured value or a summary of visual function over time, depending on the clinical question and the reporting format.

A synresultat record typically includes the testing date, the measurement method (for example Snellen chart or LogMAR tests), the numerical value, units, and an interpretation such as normal, improved, stable, or reduced. It may cover different aspects of visual function, including visual acuity, refractive accuracy, contrast sensitivity, reading speed, and, in some cases, broader functional vision. The term is used for both baseline assessments and follow-up outcomes after treatment or intervention.

Common measurement scales associated with synresultat include Snellen fractions, decimal acuity, and LogMAR units. For example, a LogMAR value of 0.0 corresponds to 20/20 vision, while 0.3 corresponds to roughly 20/40; a decrease in LogMAR indicates improvement. In research, synresultat values are often analyzed as continuous outcomes or categorized into response groups to evaluate effectiveness or safety of treatments.

See also: visual acuity, LogMAR, Snellen, ophthalmology, optometry.