Your eyesight is one of your most valuable assets. It allows you to navigate the world around you and experience life's pleasures to the fullest. However, many people take their eye health for granted and neglect to get regular eye exams. This can lead to undiagnosed eye diseases that can cause permanent vision loss. Regular eye exams with an eye doctor are crucial in preventing eye diseases and maintaining good vision. Here are a few things that you should expect during a comprehensive eye exam with your regular optometrist or eye doctor, just so that you know what to expect and how it will help you. 

Visual Acuity Testing

Visual acuity testing is a common component of a comprehensive eye exam. During this test, you will be asked to read from an eye chart to measure the sharpness of your vision. This test helps detect nearsightedness, farsightedness, and other refractive errors that can impact your vision. It is one of the most common tests and any eye exam will involve this process as it can be a good starting point for discovering what your main issues are with your eyesight. If you haven't had this test done for a while, you may need to consider booking a session with an optometrist for a new check-up.

Ocular Health Evaluation

The health of your eyes goes beyond just your visual acuity. A comprehensive eye exam also includes an evaluation of the health of your eyes, including the cornea, iris, lens, and retina. Your eye doctor will use specialized instruments to examine the internal and external structures of your eyes and check for any signs of disease or damage. There are, after all, a lot of different components that make up your eyes, so make sure each is healthy and doesn't need some support or medication. 

Refraction Testing

If you require corrective lenses, your eye doctor will perform a refraction test to determine the proper prescription for your eyeglasses or contact lenses. This test measures how light is refracted by your eyes, helping your doctor determine the lens power needed to correct your vision. This is very useful every few years for those who have glasses or contact lenses of some kind, so if it's been a while for you, then you need to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with your eye doctor. By understanding what to expect during the exam, you can feel more prepared and confident in taking control of your eye health.

Contact a local eye doctor for more information.