Comprehensive Eye Exams Specialist
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Clear Vision Optometry
Optometrist located in Austin, TX
A comprehensive eye exam is a cornerstone of preventive care when it comes to maintaining healthy eyes and good vision. That’s because many of the most common eye conditions and diseases have no early warning signs or symptoms, and are only detectable in a comprehensive exam. Clear Vision Optometry offers comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages. Located just north of downtown in Austin, Texas, they serve residents living in the greater Austin region. Call the office or book your appointment online.
Comprehensive Eye Exams Q & A
What is a comprehensive eye exam?
A comprehensive eye exam is a multi-part test that’s designed to assess your overall eye health as well as your visual acuity. During the 45- to 90-minute procedure, Dr. Trinh closely examines both of your eyes, looking for early signs of common eye conditions and disorders including:
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetic eye disease
- Dry eye
- Low vision
Comprehensive eye exams are essential to catching these conditions in their early stages before they can cause vision loss. Early detection and treatment can help you avoid blindness in one or both of your eyes.
What does a comprehensive eye exam include?
The exam is a relatively simple procedure that assesses every aspect of vision and eye health. After you discuss your vision and overall health with Dr. Trinh, she asks you specific questions about your family medical history. Then, she performs checks on the following:
Visual acuity — This standard eye test involves reading from an eye chart to determine how well you see at various distances.
Eye pupil reaction — Dr. Trinh shines a special light into each eye to evaluate eye pupil response. Pupils that don’t change or become larger can be indicative of an underlying concern.
Side vision — In testing your side vision, Dr. Trinh is looking for early signs of glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and often begins with a loss of peripheral vision.
Eye movement — Assessing your eyes’ ability to track objects and move quickly in all directions is a good indication of proper eye alignment and ocular muscle function.
Eye pressure — This test, which involves a quick puff of air into each eye, is designed to measure the pressure inside your eyes. Having high eye pressure is associated with glaucoma.
Eye surface — Dr. Trinh looks at the front part of each eye with an illuminated microscope to evaluate your eyelids, corneas, irises, and lenses. This portion of the exam can help identify cataracts, scars, or scratches.
Retina and optic nerve health — After dilating your eyes with drops, Dr. Trinh examines the back of each eye to look for signs of damage or disease that may affect your retinas or optic nerves.
Finally, if you wear corrective lenses, your exam includes a vision test to determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
When should I have a comprehensive eye exam?
The American Academy of Ophthalmology advises most adults to have their first comprehensive eye exam at the age of 40. If, however, you have certain risk factors for eye disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history, you should see an optometrist before the age of 40. To catch age-related eye problems early, patients who are 65 or older should plan to have a comprehensive eye exam every two years.
