| Eye Health and Vision Exam |
At Brilliant Eye
Care, we strive to provide comprehensive, primary eye care for
the whole family. Preventative and routine eye exams are
important to maintaining good eye health. Often, eye and vision
problems do not have obvious symptoms or signs, but are easily
diagnosed by a licensed optometrist. By diagnosing eye and
vision conditions early on, our optometrists are able to provide
treatment options and in many cases restore or prevent vision
loss. The American Optometric Association recommends yearly or
bi-yearly eye and vision exams, depending on whether you are
at-risk or not.
Eye Exam and Consultation
During
an eye exam, our doctors will ask you questions about any
symptoms or issues you are experiencing, medications you are
currently taking, any blurry vision, your work environment, and
your overall health. Family history and previous eye or vision
conditions will also be discussed during this part of the
examination. We will consider this information when
determining any treatments or recommendations.
Vision
Testing
Regular vision testing and evaluations ensure
that you always have the clearest vision possible. Our optometrists
provides regular vision acuity test as part of a comprehensive
eye exam. Our eye doctors will measure how each eye is seeing by
using a wall eye chart and a reading eye chart. The results of
these tests are portrayed as a fraction, with 20/20 being the
standard for normal distance and reading vision. Depending on
the results of your vision test, your doctor may
prescribe corrective glasses, contacts, or eye exercises.
Eye Function Testing
In addition to vision testing,
an eye exam includes testing eye
functionality. Our optometrists performs several tests to
evaluate depth perception, color vision, eye muscle
capabilities, peripheral vision, and responsiveness to light.
Several other simple tests are completed to determine whether
the eyes are focusing, moving, and working together properly.
The test results enable your eye doctor to diagnose any underlying
conditions that may be impairing the eyes ability to focus or
work together.
Eye Health
As part of a
comprehensive eye exam, our optometrists examines the overall
health of the eye through a visual examination and tonometry. We
will evaluates eye health by visually inspecting the eye and
eyelids using magnification and a bright light. To examine the
internal structures of the eye, we may dilate the pupils.
Increased eye pressure may be an indicator of glaucoma, so we
utilize tonometry to measure eye pressure. After completing
these short tests, your eye doctor reviews the results and
discusses an treatments with you. Contact us at (410) 295-3010
today to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. |
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