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Eye Exams
Why
should I have my eyes
examined regularly?
 The
best way to preserve your
vision is to have regular
and complete exams by a
board certified optometrist.
Reading letters on an eye
chart at your general
practitioner's office or
elsewhere is not an eye
examination. An Eola Eyes
examination is much more
than a test to determine if
you need glasses or contact
lenses. Our complete eye
examination also includes:
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A
thorough evaluation of
your external and
internal eye health,
including but not
limited to checks for
glaucoma, cataracts, and
macular degeneration
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Measurement
of your intraocular
pressure, which
one of many
factors related to
your risk for glaucoma
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Evaluation
of your eye muscle
coordination and eye
teamwork
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Additional
testing as
indicated to
thoroughly
assess your
symptoms or clinical
signs detected by the
doctor
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Corneal
and tear film
measurements pertinent
to contact lens wear in
new or existing contact
lens wearers
This
screening not only helps
ensure your proper eyesight,
but because the eyes and
surrounding tissues are
sensitive, other health
issues often surface here
first. A regular eye
examination can help to
detect these problems at the
earliest stages. The
screening tests allow us to
detect those eye diseases,
such as glaucoma, that show
no symptoms in their early
stages.
How
often should I see my
optometrist?
 We
recommend that you have your
vision checked every year
under normal conditions. For
children and young adults
with normal vision, an
every-other-year schedule is
acceptable.
If
you have a progressive or
degenerative eye affliction
we may want to see you more
often to evaluate your
current treatment. Your
family doctor may recommend
more frequent exams on an
individual basis based upon
your general health.
How
long does an eye exam take?
A
standard exam usually takes
about an hour. It is not
painful or intrusive and
should not prohibit you from
other activities during your
day.
Will
I be able to drive home?
Most
of our patients are
comfortable driving home
even after having their eyes
dilated. If you are unsure
or uneasy about driving, be
safe and bring another
person with you.
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