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Our Eye Exam
Importance of Regular Eye Exams
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that most people have an eye exam every one to two years, depending upon age and health. An annual eye exam is one of the most important diagnostic and preventative measures you can take to protect your vision and health. If you are in a higher-risk category for eye disease or complications your eye doctor may recommend more frequent exams. If you notice a change in your vision or receive an injury to your eye, you should contact your eye care professional immediately.
Comprehensive/ Medical Eye Exam
(15-points)
Visual Acuity Testing
Pupil Responses
Depth Perception
Color Vision Testing
External Eye Health
Evaluation
Internal Eye Health
Evaluation
Peripheral Vision Field Screening
Objective and Subjective Refraction
Binocular and Ocular Mobility
Tests of Accommodation/Near Point Refraction Focusing Ability
Tonometry/Glaucoma Screening
Dilation
Assessment and Recommendation
1) Case History
Documents an individual’s chief complaint and/or reason for the visit. This includes a review of the patient’s medical and ocular health history, current medications, working environment, hobbies, etc. Patient will be asked to describe any vision problems they are experiencing. Back to top.
2) Visual Acuity Testing
This test checks the quality (sharpness) of vision and one’s ability to see clearly at all distances. During this exam, you will be asked to read letters or characters on an eye chart with each eye. The smaller the letters that can be distinguished, the better your visual acuity (at distance and near). Back to top.
3) Pupil Responses
This test examines the transmission of information (light) to and from the brain; and how quickly the brain responds to light stimuli. Back to top.
4) Depth Perception
The appearance of depth is created when both eyes focus in the same plane simultaneously. Back to top.
5) Color Vision Testing Back to top.
6) External Eye Health Evaluation-"Biomicroscopy”
Examination of outer eye structures for signs of possible dysfunction or diseases. Back to top.
7) Internal Eye Health Evaluation- “Ophthalmoscopy”
Examination of the inner structures of the eyes with an instrument that illuminates and magnifies the interior eye. Conditions such as cataracts, diabetes, or hypertension can be detected by your doctor during this evaluation. Back to top.
8) Peripheral Vision Field Screening
Peripheral vision is the area of vision lying just outside the line of sight to either side of the face. It is extremely important to evaluate and prevent any obstruction to one’s peripheral vision, especially for activities such as driving and sports. Back to top.
9) Present Prescription Evaluation
Evaluation of current prescription. Back to top.
10) Objective and Subjective Refraction
The degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism is determined during this test. A series of lenses are used and adjusted before your eyes to determine the best correction. This tests the patient’s ability to focus light rays exactly on the retina at distances far and near. This examination is conducted to determine the appropriate eyewear prescriptions. Back to top.
11) Binocular and Ocular Mobility Testing Visual Coordination
Test for eye coordination and muscle control in all angles of gaze. Back to top.
12) Tests of Accommodation and/or Near Point Refraction, Focusing Ability
These tests measure the eye’s ability to change focus by stimulating and relaxing the demand for different viewing tasks.
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13) Tonometry/ Glaucoma Screening
Measures the internal fluid pressure of the eye. It is an important test in detecting glaucoma since high pressure of the eye may indicate the presence or higher risk of glaucoma.
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14) Dilation
A dilated fundus exam is highly recommended. It is the application of eye drops to temporarily enlarge the pupil, permitting a better view of the posterior eye. The doctor can only see 45% of the eye without dilation. By examining the entire inside of the eye, the doctor can see problems that you cannot feel or see until they impair your vision. There are many conditions that warrant dilation, for example:
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15) Assessment and Recommendations
The Doctor will summarize the results of your eye exam, educate you on the findings and issue a prescription for eyeglasses and/or contact lenses. The Doctor will also prescribe medications, or recommend surgical intervention if needed. Back to top.