Complete Eye Exams
A comprehensive eye exam is an evaluation of the health of your eyes and vision. It includes several measurements using computerized vision charts as well as detailed assessment of you eye health. During a complete eye exam you can expect our office to evaluate your visual acuity, check your eye pressure to evaluate for Glaucoma and perform a thorough examination of your eye anatomy. It may also include a dilated eye examination that enables us to see inside your eye and check for signs of eye disease, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, that could impair your vision. If needed, additional tests are ordered and may include photos of your eye and/or testing of peripheral vision.
How often should I have a complete eye exam?
We recommend vision screenings and exams at minimum once a year with increasing frequency, as you get older.
If you have other medical problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or macular degeneration, more frequent visits might be necessary.
This type of comprehensive eye exam is the best way to identify any eye diseases or conditions early on and ensure adequate treatment. There are many eye diseases that cause little to no symptoms until they have become advanced. As a result, they can go undetected for a long time. A comprehensive eye exam can help identify these diseases in their early stages to prevent vision loss.