Eye examination means only power testing to the public. Testing the refractive power of the eye, though it is an important part of the procedure, a Comprehensive Eye Evaluation involves testing the eye’s muscle balance, the health of the front portion of the eye and its structures, the pressure of the eye, measuring the field of the eye and after applying drops (dilatation drops which help to view the inside of the eye) check for the normal status of the eye’s inside. This complete comprehensive eye evaluation usually takes at least one to one and a half hour.

Retinoscopy

Testing the refractive power

Refraction

Finding the exact prescription for the glasses.

Auto refractor

Computerized power checking (This may/may not be used depending on the discretion of the examiner)

Cover test

To check for the working together of the eyes, the eye’s muscle balance.

Slit lamp examination

To evaluate the health of your eyes. The instrument gives a magnified view to diagnose the diseases of the eye.

Glaucoma test

Measuring the pressure of the eye. This is very important to check for Glaucoma.

Dilatation

Dilating drops are drops that the eye care provider puts in your eyes to make the pupils bigger in order to get a better view of the internal structures of the eye. After dilatation various instruments and lights will be used to check the eyes inside. Those with eye diseases should have a comprehensive eye evaluation always. It is very important to have a dilated examination at least once in two years even when the eyes are normal.

After dilatation the eyes, there will be glare in out doors. The glare might last till the effect of the drops wears off. Please use sunglasses till then.

The eye tests for contact lens fitting, laser treatment and tests for children includes more advanced and specialized procedures.