Question 1

WHY SHOULD I GET AN EYE EXAM?

Accepted Answer

An annual eye exam is more than just updating your eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions. It is a comprehensive assessment that can uncover both eye health issues and general health concerns.  Through an eye exam, conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure can be identified in their early stages, allowing for prompt treatment. Don’t wait, schedule an eye exam today.

Question 2

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN EYE EXAM?

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An eye exam consists of a series of simple yet thorough tests that enable your optometrist to evaluate both your vision and eye health. Afterward, your optometrist will review the results with you and determine the best prescription to help you see clearly.

Question 3

CAN EYE EXAMS DETECT OTHER HEALTH ISSUES?

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Eye exams can identify eye health conditions like glaucoma and cataracts, as well as general health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. That’s why regular eye exams are essential for maintaining overall health, no matter your age or vision needs. Book your annual eye exam today.

Question 4

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY EYE EXAM?

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You should bring your vision and medical insurance information to your appointment. Don't forget your prescription eyewear, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses.  Bring along any questions you have or symptoms you have experiences. If you're unsure about anything else to bring, give us a call.

Question 5

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EYE EXAM AND A VISION SCREENING?

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A comprehensive eye exam a thorough examination performed by an optometrist.  It can detect vision problems and problems with eye health and general health as well. A vision screening is typically performed by a general medical practitioner such as a pediatrician or a nurse. While a vision screening can help identify vision issues, it can miss many important issues that a comprehensive eye exam can identify. We encourage everyone to get annual eye exams. Schedule your eye exam at For Eyes today!

Question 6

HOW IS VISION MEASURED?

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Vision is assessed through a series of tests conducted during an eye exam. Visual acuity is usually measured using two numbers: the first number indicates the distance at which you can clearly see an object, while the second number shows the distance at which someone with normal vision can see the same object. This measurement is typically taken by having you read an eye chart with letters of varying sizes.

Question 7

WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN OPTOMETRIST?

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It's important to see an optometrist every year, even if you aren't experiencing any eye or vision issues. Annual eye exams can help detect eye conditions as well as other health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure. Book your annual eye exam today!

Question 8

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE OPTOMETRIST?

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During your eye exam appointment, the eye doctor will typically assess both your eye health and vision. After the exam, they’ll discuss your eye health and recommend the best prescription for you. Your optometrist is also available to answer any questions about eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, or contact lenses. Book your eye exam today!

Question 9

HOW DOES AN OPTOMETRIST TEST MY EYES?

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An optometrist uses a variety of tests and tools to assess your eye health and vision. Your eye exam will typically include a glaucoma test, retinal screening, visual field screening, extraocular muscle test, and refraction test. The results of these tests help your optometrist evaluate both your vision and overall eye health.

Question 10

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN AN OPTOMETRIST TREAT?

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An optometrist can treat vision issues like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism, as well as common eye conditions such as dry eye syndrome and eye infections. They also manage chronic eye diseases like glaucoma. Trained to detect and diagnose a wide range of eye problems and conditions, optometrists play a key role in eye care. If you're experiencing any vision or eye issues, schedule an eye exam today.

Question 11

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS GLASSES?

Accepted Answer

Bringing your child to an optometrist for an eye exam is the most effective way to determine if they need eyeglasses. Often, children are not aware that they need eyeglasses. Symptoms indicating potential vision issues in children include sitting too close to screens, squinting, light sensitivity, struggles with eye-hand coordination, and avoidance of tasks like reading or drawing. Schedule your child's eye exam today.

Question 12

HOW DOES MY VISION CHANGE WITH AGE?

Accepted Answer

As we age, changes to our vision are common, such as smaller pupil size, dry eyes, loss of peripheral vision, reduced color perception, and vitreous detachment. One of the most common age-related vision issues is presbyopia, which is the gradual and inevitable loss of the ability to focus. Various lenses can help manage presbyopia. The risk of developing conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy also increases with age. Your optometrist will review any age-related vision changes you're experiencing during your annual eye exam.

Question 13

WHO CAN WEAR CONTACT LENSES?

Accepted Answer

Almost anyone who requires vision correction can wear contact lenses. They can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or a combination of these issues. Finding the ideal lens may involve some trial and error, as the perfect lens combination is determined only after you’ve tried them out. Schedule an eye exam to discuss with your optometrist if contact lenses are the right vision correction option for you.

Question 14

IS A CONTACT LENS EXAM DIFFERENT THAN AN EYE EXAM?

Accepted Answer

A standard eye exam will allow your optometrist to determine if your eyes are healthy enough to wear contact lenses. During the contact lens fitting process, measurements of your eyes will be taken to identify the most suitable contact lenses for you. Please note, there may be an additional charge for the contact lens fitting and evaluation for all contact lens wearers, for new or existing patients. Give us a call if you have any questions about cost or insurance.  Book your eye exam today!

Question 15

WHAT IS A REFRACTION TEST?

Accepted Answer

During a refraction test, your optometrist determines your precise eyeglass prescription. By presenting a series of lens options through a device called a phoropter, your optometrist identifies the degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism you have, and determines the lenses required to correct these vision issues.

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