Comprehensive Eye Exam

A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your vision and detect potential health problems early. At Brewer Eye Associates, serving Philadelphia and North Wales, PA, our experienced optometrists provide thorough eye exams using advanced diagnostic technology to ensure your eyes are healthy and your vision is clear.

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam goes far beyond a simple vision screening. While a vision test checks how well you can see at different distances, a comprehensive exam evaluates the complete health of your eyes and visual system. It allows your optometrist to identify refractive errors, eye diseases, and even signs of systemic health conditions that might otherwise go unnoticed.

During your exam, your eye doctor will:

• Review your medical and vision history

• Measure your visual acuity

• Check your prescription for glasses or contact lenses

• Evaluate how well your eyes work together

• Measure eye pressure to screen for glaucoma

• Examine the internal and external structures of your eyes
  
  

What Can a Comprehensive Eye Exam Detect?

Comprehensive eye exams can uncover a wide range of eye and overall health issues. One of the most common findings during an exam is refractive errors, which affect how light enters the eye and impacts vision clarity. These include:

• Myopia (nearsightedness)

• Hyperopia (farsightedness)

• Astigmatism

• Presbyopia
  
  

Eye exams are also essential for detecting eye conditions and diseases that may not cause symptoms in their early stages. These include:

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Macular degeneration

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Dry eye syndrome
  
  

Identifying these issues early allows for timely treatment and can significantly reduce the risk of permanent vision loss. In addition to eye-specific conditions, these can reveal systemic health issues. The eyes often show signs of broader health concerns such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and autoimmune disorders.

How Often Should You Schedule an Exam?

Your eyes and vision change throughout life, which is why routine eye exams are essential for people of all ages. While annual exams are recommended for most people, your optometrist may suggest more frequent visits if you:

• Have diabetes or hypertension

• Have a family history of eye disease

• Experience sudden changes in vision

• Work extensively on digital screens

Regular check-ups are the best defense against preventable vision loss and long-term eye damage.

Expert Eye Care in Philadelphia and North Wales

A comprehensive eye exam is one of the best ways to safeguard your vision and health. Whether it’s time for your annual exam or you’re noticing changes in your eyesight, we are here to help. Our team is committed to providing personalized, thorough care for patients of all ages throughout Philadelphia and North Wales, PA.

​​​​​​​Contact Brewer Eye Associates today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam and take the first step toward better vision and lifelong eye health.