If you wear contact lenses, then additional tests and measurements need to be done during the appointment. The necessary information to perform a contact lens evaluation and fitting include prescription information, measuring the shape of the front of your eye, and evaluating the fit of contact lenses on your eye. It also includes monitoring the health of the cornea to ensure you enjoy healthy contact lens wear. Additionally, the eye doctor will talk with you about the brands and styles of contact lenses that are available, to be sure you are getting lenses that work best for your individual situation.
Each eye exam can be catered to the individual needs of each patient, but there are a few standard tests that are used during every appointment. A comprehensive eye example often includes:
- Visual acuity tests to measure the sharpness of your vision
- A test for color blindness
- Visual field test to test for the possibility of blind spots in your peripheral vision
- A cover test to measure the strength of each eye individually
- Contact lens fitting tests
- Retinoscopy and/or refraction to measure your prescription
- Slit-lamp examination to get a highly magnified view of the inner structure of your eye
- No puff” eye pressure test, which is part of testing for glaucoma
- Pupil dilation to get a better view of the internal structure of the eye
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