What are Different types of eye exams?

There are three different types of eye exams; a comprehensive eye exam, a routine eye exam and a contact lens exam. Depending upon your last exam, age, background, family history and vision needs an optometrist will decide which eye exam is suitable for you.

Do I need an eye exam?

Several eye diseases develop silently, and if they remain undiagnosed and untreated, they may lead to vision loss. A professional comprehensive eye exam is an annual essential, detailed, annual exam of your eyes to evaluate all aspects of your vision by an eye care professional. An eye examination is a preventive practice to see any signs of eye diseases or eye problems, which could lead to visual impairments in the future.

Can I get an eye exam online?

There are many companies that offer online eye exams. The technology and methodology used by these companies is approved by many regulatory licensing authorities. While going for an online eye exam keep the following things in mind:

An online eye exam is meant for persons age 18 to 35 who:

 

·         Already have a comprehensive eye exam

·         Didn’t have any specific eye condition

·         Are not suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes

·         Already have a prescription

·         Didn’t meet any accident or injury etc.

·         Didn’t go through a surgery

·         Didn’t have any specific family history regarding eye health

 

Even if you are healthy and of the right age, you still need regular eye exams as per your doctor's recommendations.

What does a full eye exam include?

The test begins with a series of questions about your medical, family history, and eye health. The optometrist may also perform some of the following tests depending upon your vision needs: like Glaucoma test, Eye muscle test, Contracts, Visual acuity, Myopia, Explanation Trigonometry, Corneal Topography, Refraction assessment, Color vision testing, Dilated Pupillary Exam, Slit-Lamp Exam, and Retina exam. At the end of the exam, the doctor will provide you with a prescription or eyewear if needed.

How do eye doctors know if you need glasses?

An optometrist may run a different test to determine your vision strength depending upon your age, history, and vision needs. The optometrists can use a phoropter to put diverse power lenses before your eyes to see which lens gives you the clearest vision and will prescribe your eyewear. Or he can also use numbing drops to dilate your eyes and use a tool called an ophthalmologist to see the back of your eyes to determine your vision strength.

How long does eye exam take?

Eye exams vary in length depending upon vision needs. Sometimes it completes in 15 minutes and sometimes it takes an hour to complete. The complexity of the test depends upon age, patient history (accident or surgery, etc ), and family history.

What diseases can be detected in an eye exam?

Your eyes are pathways to look into your brain and body and see the live action of blood vessels, nerves, and tissues. American academy of ophthalmology suggests that 20 health problems can be determined through an eye exam including aneurysm, brain tumor, cancers of blood tissues and skin, diabetes, giant cell arteries, high blood pressure, lupus, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Sexually transmitted diseases, Sickle cell disease, Sjögren's syndrome, Stroke, Thyroid disease, Vascular disease, and Vitamin A deficiency. 

How Tosee2020 Work?

Tosee20/20 working as optometrists in Addison and optometrists in Glen Ellyn over 16 years at two different locations in Illinois Glen Ellyn and Addison.Tosee20/20 is led by two experienced optometrists Dr. Toseef Hasan OD and Dr. Jency Elakkatt OD, whose passion is to provide standard comprehensive eye health exams to patients of any age using the most advanced technology and tools available Dr. Toseef Hasan and Dr. Jency Elakkatt believe that the best care starts with the best listening. They welcome patients warmly as they step in at tosee20/20 and listens to their all eye care needs. They develop an integrative eye care approach in collaboration with patients to combat eye conditions. Their mission is to serve humanity by providing the best and affordable eye care, accessible to all.

At Tosee2020 the comprehensive eye exam begins with a series of questions about your medical, family history, and eye health. After questions, the optometrist may perform some of the following tests depending upon your vision needs: like Glaucoma test, Eye muscle test, Contracts, Visual acuity, Myopia, Applanation Tonometry, Corneal Topography, Refraction assessment, Color vision testing, Dilated Pupillary Exam, Slit-Lamp Exam, and Retina exam. These tests are performed with extreme care and cause no pain and harm. At the end of the exam, the doctor will provide you with a prescription or eyewear if needed.