Comprehensive Eye Exams
It’s about more than just blurry vision.
Eye exams are vital to your overall health.
In addition to assessing your visual acuity, your eye care provider will test for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes are functioning together, and more.
Serious health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure are often first detected during an eye exam.
Don’t put it off — schedule your comprehensive eye exam at Ridgeline EyeCare today.
What does a comprehensive eye exam include?
Your optometrist will determine what tests are needed based on your medical history.
Most comprehensive eye exams include:
- Visual acuity testing (eye chart)
- Visual fields test (to check for blind spots)
- Retinoscopy (to estimate your eyeglass prescription)
- Refraction (to determine your exact eyeglass prescription)
- Slit lamp exam (to check for common eye conditions)
- Retinal photo screenings (to check for diabetic retinopathy, high cholesterol, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachments, etc.)
- Tonometry (to test for glaucoma)
- Ophthalmoscopy (to examine the optic nerve, retina, and blood vessels)
How often should I get a comprehensive eye exam?
Most eye care professionals recommend yearly eye exams. But it depends on your age, risk factors, and whether or not you wear corrective lenses.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children have their eyes examined at 6 months old, three years old, at the start of school, and every two years until age 18.
For adults, the AOA recommends a comprehensive eye exam every two years for ages 18 to 60 at minimum and annual exams for seniors age 61 and older.
What about contact lens exams?
A comprehensive eye exam typically does not include a contact lens fitting. So you may need to schedule a separate contact lens exam.
Just let us know when you schedule your appointment, and we’ll make sure you are taken care of.
Make healthy vision a priority in your life and in the lives of the ones you love. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam at Ridgeline EyeCare now.