Comprehensive Eye Exam
Comprehensive Eye Exams – More Than Just a Vision Check
Our thorough eye exams go beyond determining your prescription. We assess your overall eye health, screen for conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and ensure your vision is functioning at its best. Whether it’s your first exam or a routine check-up, our licensed optometrists use advanced diagnostic technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide accurate results and personalized care.
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Procedures
A comprehensive eye exam involves several key components to thoroughly assess your vision and overall eye health. Here’s what typically happens during a full exam:
1. Patient History
- Discussion of current vision issues, medical history, medications, family eye conditions, and lifestyle factors
2. Visual Acuity Test
- Measures how clearly you see at various distances using an eye chart
3. Refraction Test
- Determines your exact eyeglass or contact lens prescription using an automated
4. Eye Muscle & Alignment Tests
- Assesses how well your eyes work together and how smoothly they move.
5. Pupil & Eye Response Tests
- Evaluates how your pupils respond to light and how your eyes coordinate, which can reveal neurological issues.
6. Binocular Vision Assessment
- Checks eye teaming and focusing ability
7. Slit Lamp Examination
- A microscope is used to examine the front parts of your eyes (cornea, iris, lens, eyelids) for signs of infection, injury, or cataracts.
8. Intraocular Pressure Test (Tonometry)
- Measures eye pressure to screen for glaucoma. A puff of air or a gentle probe may be used.
9. Retinal Exam (Fundus Examination)
- The back of the eye (retina, optic nerve, blood vessels) is examined, often with the help of pupil dilation
10. Diagnosis & Recommendations
- Your optometrist discusses findings, prescribes glasses or contacts if needed, and recommends any further testing or follow-up care.
Beyond the routine eye exam, advanced assessments like corneal topography and axial length measurement allow your optometrist to evaluate your eyes more precisely, especially for myopia control, contact lens fitting, or early detection of corneal irregularities