What are eye exams?
An eye exam thoroughly evaluates your eyes’ health and function. During the exam, an optometrist or ophthalmologist uses advanced tools and techniques to check your vision, eye muscles, and eye structures.
An eye exam thoroughly evaluates your eyes’ health and function. During the exam, an optometrist or ophthalmologist uses advanced tools and techniques to check your vision, eye muscles, and eye structures.
The eye exam typically starts with the doctor asking about your medical history and any current symptoms. Next, the doctor performs a series of tests to assess your visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and peripheral vision.
The doctor examines the internal structures of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels, using an ophthalmoscope. Additional tests may include tonometry to measure eye pressure and visual field testing to evaluate peripheral vision.
Book An AppointmentBased on the exam results, the doctor may recommend corrective lenses like eyeglasses or contact lenses, or suggest treatments for vision problems or eye diseases. Regular eye exams are essential, even if you have no known vision issues, as they help detect and address potential problems early
During an eye exam, a variety of tests may be performed to evaluate the health and function of the eyes. Here are some of the most common tests: