Whether you can’t remember the last time you had an eye exam, or you get one every year, our team at Eye Care Specialists of Florida in Kissimmee can guide you through this process.
An ophthalmologist will evaluate your eyes for signs of eye diseases or declining vision with several tests and tools that can detect vision problems right away. This may be followed up with a dry eye treatment or a consultation with a cataract surgeon to discuss cataract surgery.
Ahead of an eye exam, you should make sure you're wearing or at least carrying your prescription eyewear. This way, your ophthalmologist can confirm your current prescription for contacts or glasses is still the proper fit for your eyes. Keep in mind that you will probably need to answer overall medical history questions that could provide insight into your eye health.
There are many different eye tests, but one of the most common tests how your eye muscles move. Your ophthalmologist watches what your eyes do in response to a small light and how they follow the bright light or quick movement. A staple test of visual acuity in the Snellen eye chart. This letter chart has rows of letters decreasing in size with each line. You are asked to read the letters to test both near and far vision. The results of a vision exam may lead to a recommendation for dry eye treatment, a new prescription, or cataract surgery.
It’s always a good idea to prioritize your vision health with eye and vision exams. Our ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at Eye Care Specialists of Florida in Kissimmee can help you take better care of your eyes, starting with routine exams. Contact us today to make your next appointment by calling (407) 917-4309.