What is included in a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

Paperwork

Before your eye exam, you’ll fill out a short form about your medical history—such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, infectious diseases, medications, and any vision concerns.

Sharing honest and complete information helps the doctor understand your eye health better and provide the right care. Did you know 75% of adults use some form of vision correction? Talking about your symptoms ensures we address your specific needs.

Visual Acuity Test

Your exam will start with a visual acuity test. You’ll be asked to read letters on an eye chart from a distance.

This test checks how clearly you see at different distances and helps determine if you need glasses or contact lenses.

Refraction Assessment

Next is the refraction test, where you’ll look through different lenses using a device called a phoropter. The doctor will ask, “Which is better, lens one or two?”

This step fine-tunes your prescription. About 60% of adults have a refractive error, so getting this right is key for clear vision.

Eye Health Check

The doctor will also check the overall health of your eyes using special tools like a slit lamp, which gives a close-up view of your eye structures.

This part of the exam helps detect issues like cataracts (which affect over 24 million Americans over age 40) and glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss if not treated.

How Long Does It Take?

A comprehensive eye exam usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, especially if you need glasses, contact lens fitting, or dilation. Some places rush through exams in just 5–10 minutes—but at Vision Looky Optical, we believe your eye health deserves time and care.

Our exams are done by a board-certified optometrist and designed to be both thorough and affordable. Your eye health and clear vision are our top priorities!

Pressure Measurement

Another key aspect of an eye exam is measuring intraocular pressure (IOP). This test evaluates the risk of glaucoma. Eye care professionals commonly use a tonometer for this measurement.

High IOP is a significant factor; about 10% of people with high eye pressure may develop glaucoma. Regular measurement helps in mitigating that risk.

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