Eye Exams
Annual
Eye Exams.
Of all the things you can do you for the health of
your eyes, nothing is more important than an
annual eye exam. Besides helping you maintain the
best vision possible, eye exams can help detect
and treat a number of eye ailments before they
turn into something much more serious. They can
even alert you to general health conditions such
as diabetes and high blood pressure. That's why we
strongly encourage you to keep up with a regular
schedule of eye exams, especially if your family
has a history of eye or other health problems. We
gladly send yearly reminders to our current
patients, to remind them, so they can stay on a
regular schedule.
Your Eye Exam
Our Doctors of Optometry will perform several
vision tests and screen your eyes for retinal and
corneal disorders. Afterwards, the optometrist
will discuss your test results. They will explain
your prescription and give you a better
understanding of your overall eye health as well
as recommend the appropriate items necessary to
improve your vision. We work closely with several
local opthomologist and will refer you to them if
necessary.
Procare Vision Center optometrists follow the
American Optometric Association’s recommendations
for a comprehensive eye exam. Steps that you can
expect in a typical eye exam include:
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Case History:
Review of your general health, medications you
may be taking, working environment, hobbies,
etc. You will also be asked to describe any
vision problems you may be experiencing.
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Internal & External Eye Health:
An internal and external examination of your
eyes for signs of possible disorders, such as
cataracts or retinal problems.
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Current Prescription Check:
If you have a prescription, our doctor will
evaluate your current prescription.
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Visual Acuity:
A test of your ability to see clearly at all
distances.
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Refraction:
A test for your eyes’ ability to focus light
rays exactly on the retina from a distance and
close-up.
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Tonometry:
Measures the fluid pressure in the eye and is an
important test in detecting glaucoma.
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Visual Coordination:
A test for eye coordination and muscle control.
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Focusing Ability:
Measures your eyes’ ability to change focus.
