What is the difference between an eye exam and a comprehensive eye exam?
Unlike a simple vision screening, which only assesses your vision, a comprehensive eye exam includes a battery of tests in order to do a complete evaluation of the health of your eyes and your vision.
Is a comprehensive eye exam necessary?
Whether you're an adult or a child, it's important to undergo regular comprehensive eye checks as this is the only way to determine your risk factors and if you already have the condition. If you are diagnosed with myopia, your eye doctor can recommend or prescribe necessary vision correction methods.
How long does a comprehensive eye exam take?
Most eye exams last between one hour to an hour and a half. During this time, the optometrist will assess your eyes and see if prescription eyewear would benefit you.
Why do I need an annual eye exam?
Why eye exams are important “A thorough exam can spot serious problems such as diabetes, lupus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.” With regular eye exams, you may catch these problems earlier and avoid serious complications.
Do you really need an annual eye exam?
Yes, you REALLY do need to have an eye exam each and every year. For the same reason the oil in your car needs changing every couple of months to maintain quality, and your teeth need to be cleaned and checked every six months to avoid cavities—yearly eye exams are recommended to maintain healthy vision.Nov 9, 2018
If you need an exam, we're always located next door to an independent optometrist that can take care of your eye exam and contact lens needs. We do recommend making an appointment with the doctor's office.
Can you get glasses without an exam?
Unfortunately, you won't be able to get a prescription filled without a new exam if your prescription has expired. It is actually illegal for someone to fill an expired glasses prescription. Even if you think your vision hasn't changed, you still need to get a new exam before you get new glasses.
How much is an eyeglass exam?
The cost of an eye exam is generally lowest (often about $50), when you have it performed by an optometrist at a retail store (like Target or Costco) or at an optical chain. Eye exam cost is highest when conducted by an ophthalmologist in a clinic or an office. Here, the cost of an eye exam can run well over $100.
What does contact lens fitting mean?
When you go to your doctor for a contact lens fitting, he's checking your eyes to decide what strength you need, and what type you need. There are various types of contacts, some for sensitive eyes, some for astigmatism, and even some for those who need bifocals.
Do I really need a contact lens fitting?
If you wear contacts, you need to see your eye doctor annually for an exam. You should discuss any increased grittiness, redness, stinging, or feeling of dryness with your eye doctor at the exam. You may need a new contact lens exam if your prescription changes or want to be fitted for different types of contacts.
What happens during a contact fitting?
First, they will take a measurement to check the curve and diameter you are going to need in your lenses. Next, the eye doctor will take a measurement of your pupil and your iris. Finally, the eye doctor will make sure that your eyes make enough tears to keep your contacts moist.