- Pretesting
- several computerized visual tests will be performed
- a few general questions regarding your current eyecare needs
- a check of your current vision with your glasses or contact lenses
- an automated refraction to determine the basis of your new glasses/contact lens prescription.
- Exam
- a detailed history regarding your overall health
- a history of your ocular health
- an evaluation of all the ocular systems ensuring they are working properly
- an examination of all ocular tissues
- a check of the pressure in your eye
- drops are instilled to dilate the eyes – this is an extremely important part of the exam
- an exam of the inside of the eye once your eyes are dilated
- Special Testing
- a computerized test to determine your field of vision – how well do you see in the periphery?
- digital photography of the inside of your eye is a possible part of the exam (not necessary in all situations)
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