What to Expect During a Comprehensive Eye Exam

Regular eye exams are about much more than just checking if you need glasses. At Brewer Eye Associates, our comprehensive eye exams are designed to evaluate your overall eye health and vision, giving you the peace of mind that your eyes are in good hands. If it’s been more than a year since your last exam, here’s what you can expect when you schedule an appointment.
 

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is a thorough evaluation of both your vision and eye health. Unlike a simple vision screening, which may only measure your ability to read an eye chart, our exams go deeper by using advanced diagnostic technology and expertise to detect subtle changes in your vision and identify potential eye diseases early.
 

What to Expect During Your Eye Exam

During your visit at Brewer Eye Associates, our optometrists will guide you through several steps to ensure we have a complete picture of your eye health:
 

•          Medical and Vision History - We’ll review your health history, current medications, and any vision issues you’ve been experiencing.

•          Visual Acuity Test - Using an eye chart, we’ll measure how clearly you can see at different distances.

•          Refraction Assessment - This step helps determine your precise glasses or contact lens prescription.

•          Optomap® Retinal Imaging – This advanced technology captures a wide-field image of your retina, allowing us to detect early signs of eye diseases that may not be visible with traditional methods.

•          Eye Health Evaluation - Using specialized equipment, we’ll check for signs of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

•          Internal and External Eye Exam - We examine the structures of your eyes, including the cornea, retina, and optic nerve, to look for changes that may indicate disease.
 

Why Routine Eye Exams Are Essential

Even if you’re not noticing vision changes, regular exams play a vital role in protecting your long-term eye health.  Many eye conditions progress slowly, and you may not recognize a problem until it has already advanced. Exams help detect issues before they interfere with your daily life. Conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease often have no early symptoms. Early detection through routine exams allows for more effective treatment.
 

Your eyes can also reveal important information about your systemic health. During an exam, we can detect signs of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
 

Prioritize Your Vision and Eye Health at Brewer Eye Associates

A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your vision and overall health. We take the time to provide a personalized, thorough evaluation so you can enjoy clear, healthy vision at every stage of life.
 

Contact Brewer Eye Associates to schedule your comprehensive eye exam and protect your eyesight for the future. Visit our office in Philadelphia or North Wales, Pennsylvania. Call (215) 600-3085 or (215) 631-8996 to book an appointment today.