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Eye Exams

Taking care of your eyes is an important part of your overall health. If you can't remember the last time you had your eyes checked, then it's probably time to pay us a visit.

 

The American Optometric Association recommends that children have their first eye exam by the age of 6 months, another exam at age 3, and again when they begin school. Children without vision problems should continue to have an exam at least every two years until age 18. If you child experiences vision problems or is at a risk for developing vision issues, they may need more frequent exams through their childhood. It is also recommended that adults have a eye exam at least every two years between age 18 and 60, with annual eye exams over age 61. Adults who experience vision problems or who are at greater risk should have an eye exam more frequently.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

A comprehensive or routine eye exam is a full check up of your eyes. It consists of a variety of tests to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Our doctors may use various instruments and methods to closely monitor your eye health. Each test will evaluate a different aspect of your vision or overall eye health. Having regular eye exams is an important part of staying healthy.

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What to Expect During Your Exam

Visual Acuity - This simple test measures how clearly you can see. You will read letters and/or numbers from different distances while covering the eye that is not being tested. 

Refraction - If you can't see well, this test will determine your vision prescription. While looking through an instrument called a phoropter, your doctor will switch between different lenses and ask you which ones make your vision the very best.

Pupil Testing - This test uses a bright light to see how well your pupils react to light. 

Ocular Motility - This test assesses your eye muscle function and eye alignment, checking to see how well your eyes are working together as a team. 

Peripheral Vision - Evaluating your peripheral or "side" vision is important. Any problems can be a sign of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, or other serious conditions.

Tonometry - This test measures the pressure inside your eyes by using a special device called a tonometer. Elevated eye pressure could be a sign of glaucoma. 

Pupil Dilation - Dilating your pupils makes them bigger, allowing your doctor to see a better view of the inside and back of your eyes. This allows your doctor to examine your retina and optic nerve to assess for any signs of damage.

Slit Lamp Exam - A slit lamp is a special type of microscope with bright lights that allows your doctor to see many different parts of your eyes including your eyelids, eyelashes, cornea, iris, pupil and lens. 

Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. If you are diabetic it is important to have regular eye exams to monitor for changes in the blood vessels of the retina that indicate diabetic retinopathy. If not treated diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss. In addition to a comprehensive eye exam, our doctors will thoroughly examine your retina and blood vessels in the back of your eye to monitor and detect any signs or damage caused by diabetes. 

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