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A thorough eye examination is vital for early diagnosis and treatment of any eye condition or disease. You can help your optometrist conduct a through exam by bringing information about your family and personal health history including allergies, medications, problems you are experiencing with your vision and on-the-job and recreational vision needs. Your optometrist will use this information in assessing eye health and vision as well as for prescribing eyewear and, if needed, treatment of eye disease.
Here is what a comprehensive eye exam consists of:
Additional tests that are part of a comprehensive eye examination for young children are:
Thorough care also includes a discussion of the exam's findings and any treatment the optometrist prescribes, as well as personal advice about such matters as good vision on the job, eye safety, maintaining eye health, prescription lens choices and environmental factors such as lighting, affecting a person's eyes and vision.
When making an appointment for an eye exam, you should ask about the eye care services provided in the examination fee quoted. During the exam, you should ask the optometrist what each test covers as the test is done
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