National Eye Exam Month is coming soon! In the United States, it’s recognized every August, but it’s never too early to show your eyes some love.
Consider it a reminder from the ophthalmology profession for the general public: “Hey, let’s not forget our eyes, ok?”
Ready to learn a little more about eye examinations and caring for your eyes year-round?
Routine eye exams help keep your eyes healthy and your vision in focus. If scheduling an appointment has been on your to-do list, but you’ve been wondering, “How long does an eye exam take?” you’ve come to the right place!
In this article, I break down each step of the process, explain standard and optional tests, and offer a few tips to make the experience easier.
Will you soon be visiting your eye doctor?
Like appointments with any medical professional, it might be stressful. You may forget to ask important questions. It happens. In the interest of maintaining healthy vision, let’s talk about how to make the most of your visit to the optometrist.
Most people think of having their eyes checked when they experience blurry vision or want to purchase new eyeglasses or contact lenses.
You may not be aware of the many systemic diseases of the body that can be diagnosed from an eye exam. A dilated eye exam allows your eye doctor to look in the back of the eye at the blood vessels and retina to uncover signs of systemic diseases. Even if you are still seeing well, it is still important to have your eyes checked annually to make sure they are healthy.
Here are 10 systemic diseases that can be diagnosed by your doctor by looking at your eyes:
You’ve booked your first eye examination… Do you need to prepare? Will it hurt? How long will it take? These are all reasonable questions I get asked regularly, so allow me to help you understand what to expect at a routine eye exam.
