On the day of your eye exam
Identification
Upon arrival the optician will present their identification.
Eligibility
Your Optometrist will request evidence or information in regards to
- Benefits in which you are receipt off
- The reason you cannot attend a “high street” optician unaccompanied
Equipment
The Optometrist will set up the equipment needed to conduct the eye examination
Eye and Medical History
This will help the optometrist to build a complete picture about you and your eyes and how to solve any problems or difficulties in the most effective manner.
Spectacle History
This allows the Optometrist to determine the prescription in your current and previous spectacles.
Refraction
Your Optometrist will establish your personal prescription with the correct lenses to help you see the best possible with your new spectacles. The Optometrist will show you different letters and images and ask you which lenses are clearer.
DON’T WORRY IF YOU CAN’T IMMEDIATELY RECOGNISE WHICH LENSES ARE CLEARER. THE OPTOMETRIST WILL BE PATIENT AND SUPPORTIVE.
Intra Ocular Pressure
People often refer to this as the pressure test. It is measured using a piece of equipment called a tonometer.
This is essential in the detection of many eye conditions especially glaucoma.
Ophthalmoscopy
Using an ophthalmoscope the Optometrist will look at the “back” of the eye (Retina). Your Optometrist will check for eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and Age related macular degeneration. This can also allow detection of other medical conditions such as raised blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and many more. This may involve the use of an eye drop used to dilate the pupil.
Other tests
The Optometrist will also do many other Tests, some of which include;
Pupils and ‘eye muscles’ are working efficiently and correctly.
Check your eyes are working together.
Examine your peripheral field of vision.
