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Vision screenings aren’t only for diagnosing eyesight problems. During eye exams, your doctor will look for abnormalities, diseases, and congenital issues that could interfere with your vision down the road. However, since many people don’t visit the eye doctor every year, you may be nervous about what to expect. Below is what you can anticipate when having an eye exam. 

3 Aspects of an Eye Exam

1. Medical History Paperwork

When you first arrive at the eye doctor’s office, they will ask you to update your medical paperwork. In addition to your address and telephone number, they may also ask about medications you currently take, ongoing medical conditions, and lifestyle choices, such as smoking.

Be open and honest with your medical paperwork. These documents are confidential, and they help your eye doctor narrow down eye conditions such as cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.

2. Physical Eye Exam

eye examAfter the doctor calls you for your eye exam, they will conduct a series of vision screenings. They administer vision tests using large projected Snellen charts. Doctors place a device called a phoropter in front of your face, and use it to screen for refractive errors. They will use multiple varieties of lenses to see which one offers a crisper image. Then a retinoscope helps the eye doctor check the anatomy of your inner eye for problems.

3. Glaucoma Test

Either before or after the physical eye exam, your doctor will use a tonometer to test the surface pressure of your eyes. After you sit in front of the tonometer, you will focus on a light, and then the system will distribute a burst of air, reading the surface reaction of your eyes. This test screens for glaucoma, a disease that increases the internal pressure of your eyes and can lead to blindness.

 

Whether you need an eye exam or have trouble seeing correctly, the team at Staarmann Family Vision Center Inc. in Fairfield, OH, can help. In addition to offering comprehensive vision screenings and family vision care, these professionals assist with refractive vision consultations and eye emergencies. To find out more about their services, visit their website, or give their office a call at (513) 874-1718.

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