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MacDonald BabyAs the arrival of your baby nears, you no doubt have many questions about giving birth and taking care of your baby once you’re home.

How do you make arrangements to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital? What happens if your baby needs special attention after delivery? How do you choose a doctor for the baby?

We want to give you the answers that will bring you peace of mind as you prepare to give birth. Then, when the time comes to deliver at MacDonald Women’s Hospital, you can be assured that you and your baby will receive excellent care with a compassionate touch.
Health Encyclopedia

P.A.M.

Normal vision
Normal vision

Definition

  

P.A.M. is an abbreviation for "Potential Acuity Meter." It is an instrument used to examine the eyes.


Information

  

This instrument can help doctors predict how well you may see after surgery.


 
Review Date: 11/13/2007
Reviewd By: Manju Subramanian, M.D., Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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