Eye Exams & Vision Testing
Comprehensive Eye Exams: More Than Just Checking for Blurry Vision
Your eye health is an important part of your overall well-being, and a comprehensive eye exam does much more than just check how well you see. During the exam, your eye doctor looks for eye diseases, sees how well your eyes work together, and can even spot signs of serious health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure—sometimes before you notice any symptoms.
What Happens During a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
Your eye doctor will tailor the exam based on your health history, but most exams include tests such as:
- Vision Test: Using an eye chart, this checks how clearly you can see at different distances.
- Peripheral Vision Check: To find any blind spots around your sight.
- Prescription Estimation: To determine if you need glasses or contact lenses.
- Detailed Eye Health Check: Using special tools to look at the front of your eye and inside it to spot common eye diseases.
- Eye Pressure Test: To check for glaucoma, a condition that can cause vision loss.
- Retinal Photos: To monitor conditions like diabetic eye disease.
- Optic Nerve Check: To ensure the nerve that connects your eye to your brain is healthy.
How Often Should You Have an Eye Exam?
- Kids: Exams at 6 months, 3 years, before starting school, and every two years until age 18.
- Adults (18-60): At least once every two years.
- Seniors (61+): Every year.
What About Contact Lenses?
If you want contacts, you might need an extra exam for fitting and prescriptions. Just mention this when you book your appointment.
Don’t wait until you notice vision problems—getting regular comprehensive eye exams helps keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp. Schedule your eye exam today and take a step toward better eye health for you and your family.