Comprehensive Eye Exam

What are the Benefits of a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

Routine eye exams are a vital aspect of preventive eye care. Most eye-related diseases can go undetected since they often present with no symptoms. Learn how to schedule your annual eye exam with us. 

• External Exam – This is an evaluation of the whites of your eyes, the iris, pupil, eyelids, and eyelashes.

• Internal Exam – This is an evaluation of the retina and optic nerve via ultrawide field photography and/or dilation.

• Visual Function and Eye Health – This may include testing depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the response of the pupils to light, as well as an evaluation of eye movement abilities.

• Glaucoma Testing – This is a test of fluid pressure within your eyes to check for the possibility of glaucoma along with specialized screenings using OCT (Optical Coherence tomography)

• Visual Acuity – Your doctor will test your vision with different lenses to determine if glasses or contact lenses can improve your vision.
   

Comprehensive eye exams look at your total health history.
Your eye doctor will discuss your overall health and that of your immediate family, any medications you’re taking, and whether you have high blood pressure or diabetes. They’ll also want to know if you smoke and how much sun exposure you get. All these factors help the eye doctor properly assess your eye health.

The American Optometric Association recommends an eye exam every two years if you aren’t having any problems and you’re aged 18-60. After the age of 61, you should schedule a comprehensive exam annually or as recommended by your eye doctor.