A routine eye exam is an important part of good overall health. Your
yearly visit to the eye doctor is much like having a complete physical
for your eyes.
Whether it has been a year or several since your last visit to the eye
doctor it is good that you are going for an exam. Your vision is
valuable and taking great care of your eyes is essential. Your
optometrist will use a variety of tests and tools to determine the
health of your eyes as well as to find out whether you need corrective
lenses. An exam typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on
whether you are a contact lens wearer or need glasses. The types of
tests your doctor will do are fairly routine, however your medical
history can influence the type of test that is performed.
During your exam it is common for your eye doctor to use a series of
equipment and solutions to examine the health and quality of vision you
are experiencing. You may remember reading from the chart as a kid, with
one eye covered. This test, a cover test, is a very standard practice
as it tells your optometrist about the strength of your eyes. It can
also diagnose if you have a lazy eye, and measures how you eyes work
together. Also, be prepared to be tested for a variety of ocular
problems such as cataracts, conjunctivitis, and other common eye disease
using a microscope where you rest your chin while the doctor uses the
high powered instrument to look inside the eye. You may also get a test
for glaucoma which is the air puff test. The air is directed into the
eye to test the amount of pressure in the inner eye, the doctor can
measure the pressure and determine if there is a concern. More commonly,
you may have your eyes dilated as well. Dilating the eye allows more
light to enter the eye and allows for the best access to observe the eye
structures. The affect of the dilating solution is temporary, but may
cause slight discomfort, and require you to wear sunglasses for the rest
of the day.
If you are a contact lens or glasses wearer your doctor will check the
prescription to see if any changes have occurred. Some offices use a
retinoscope or an automated machine to check the prescription of their
patients. Your eye doctor can determine the estimated lenses by the
reflection of light on your retina. Once the most accurate measurement
is made, the optometrist can use the phoropter, an instrument that has
various lenses in it, to find the best prescription to suit your eyes.
Having a yearly exam with an eye care professional is not only valuable
to successful sight, but it is crucial to the health of your eyes. Some
problems are only detectable under the light of your eye doctors
microscope and early detection is critical for treating ocular disease.
Making an appointment with your eye doctor for a comprehensive exam will
improve your overall well being.
for your eyes.
Whether it has been a year or several since your last visit to the eye
doctor it is good that you are going for an exam. Your vision is
valuable and taking great care of your eyes is essential. Your
optometrist will use a variety of tests and tools to determine the
health of your eyes as well as to find out whether you need corrective
lenses. An exam typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on
whether you are a contact lens wearer or need glasses. The types of
tests your doctor will do are fairly routine, however your medical
history can influence the type of test that is performed.
During your exam it is common for your eye doctor to use a series of
equipment and solutions to examine the health and quality of vision you
are experiencing. You may remember reading from the chart as a kid, with
one eye covered. This test, a cover test, is a very standard practice
as it tells your optometrist about the strength of your eyes. It can
also diagnose if you have a lazy eye, and measures how you eyes work
together. Also, be prepared to be tested for a variety of ocular
problems such as cataracts, conjunctivitis, and other common eye disease
using a microscope where you rest your chin while the doctor uses the
high powered instrument to look inside the eye. You may also get a test
for glaucoma which is the air puff test. The air is directed into the
eye to test the amount of pressure in the inner eye, the doctor can
measure the pressure and determine if there is a concern. More commonly,
you may have your eyes dilated as well. Dilating the eye allows more
light to enter the eye and allows for the best access to observe the eye
structures. The affect of the dilating solution is temporary, but may
cause slight discomfort, and require you to wear sunglasses for the rest
of the day.
If you are a contact lens or glasses wearer your doctor will check the
prescription to see if any changes have occurred. Some offices use a
retinoscope or an automated machine to check the prescription of their
patients. Your eye doctor can determine the estimated lenses by the
reflection of light on your retina. Once the most accurate measurement
is made, the optometrist can use the phoropter, an instrument that has
various lenses in it, to find the best prescription to suit your eyes.
Having a yearly exam with an eye care professional is not only valuable
to successful sight, but it is crucial to the health of your eyes. Some
problems are only detectable under the light of your eye doctors
microscope and early detection is critical for treating ocular disease.
Making an appointment with your eye doctor for a comprehensive exam will
improve your overall well being.
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