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The Eye Examination
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Your eye exam will start with questions about your
medical history and any vision problems you may be having.
Comprehensive eye examinations performed by one of the Eye
Doctors Optical Outlets optometrists can lead to early
diagnosis and appropriate treatment of eye diseases and
other bodily disorders. The eyes are a looking glass inside
the body and a dilated examination can detect 30 systemic
conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and
tumors. After your evaluation, corrective lenses may be
prescribed and the possible treatment of disease with drugs
will be given.
Eye Examinations For Children
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one
in four school aged children may have eye health issues.
Vision impairment has been linked to poor academic
performance at school. The American Optometric Association
recommends infants receive their first exam before six
months of age, at three and again before first grade.
Regular eye exams should be every other year thereafter.
Preparing for an Eye Examination
Be prepared to answer questions that helps your doctor
understand your risk of eye disease and vision problems.
Are you having eye problems now?
Have you had any eye problems in the past?
Do you wear glasses or contacts now?
What health problems have you had in recent
years?
Are you taking any medications?
Do you have any allergies to medications?
Has anyone in you family had eye problems,
such as cataracts or glaucoma?
Has anyone in you family had diabetes, high
blood pressure, heart disease or any other health problem
that can affect your whole body?
If you wear glasses or contacts please bring them to the
appointment.
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