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Eye Exam 101: Why they are important and what to Expect 

Eye exams are a great way to keep your vision sharp and your eyes healthy! Many eye diseases don’t show any symptoms in the early stages, that’s why it’s important to get your eyes checked regularly even if you don’t have a vision problem.                                                     

What should you expect at your Eye Exam?

1. A look at your history – Your eye doctor will gather information about you, including the reason for your visit, your medical history, your family’s history, and information about your lifestyle.
2. Preliminary testing – This is what most people think of when they have an eye exam. During this phase, your eye doctor will perform different tests to check your vision and eye health.
3. Refraction testing – During this part of your exam, your eye doctor can determine your prescription from a universe of more than 200,000 possibilities
4. An ocular health assessment – This is where your eye doctor screens for diseases and other potential problems, including chronic illness and conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, that can be detected in parts of the eyes.     

During these four steps, your eye doctor will use different tools and techniques to evaluate your vision, eye health, and overall health. If you would like more insight, please visit VSP.