Comprehensive Eye Exams

A comprehensive eye exam is tailored to your specific medical history and needs, as determined by your optometrist. While the exact tests may vary, most comprehensive eye exams typically include the following components:

Visual acuity: This test measures the sharpness of your vision, usually performed using an eye chart.

Visual fields: It checks for blind spots or abnormalities in your peripheral vision.

Retinoscopy: By shining a light into your eyes, your optometrist estimates your eyeglass prescription.

Refraction: This test determines your precise eyeglass prescription by having you look through a series of lenses and assessing your visual clarity.

Slit lamp examination: Using a specialized microscope, your optometrist examines the front portion of your eyes, checking for common eye diseases, infections, or abnormalities.

Retinal photo screenings: These screenings utilize specialized imaging techniques to assess the health of your retina and detect conditions like diabetic retinopathy.

Tonometry: This test measures the pressure inside your eyes and helps in detecting glaucoma.

Ophthalmoscopy: By examining the optic nerve, retina, and blood vessels at the back of your eyes, your optometrist can identify signs of various eye diseases or conditions.

Remember, the specific tests conducted during your comprehensive eye exam may vary based on your individual circumstances. Your optometrist will determine which tests are necessary to evaluate your eye health thoroughly.