In addition, a  exam includes an evaluation of the visual acuity, eye muscle motility, and pupil responses.  Patients are also questioned about their specific visual needs, i.e. computer work, golf game, photography, carpentry work, etc. in order to prescribe the ideal correction alternative.

Who needs an eye exam?

Just about everyone should get an eye exam - probably every year.  There are several eye conditions with the potential for severe visual disability, or even blindness, that have no symptoms.  Even patients who feel that they see fine may be suffering from an eye health problem without any symptoms. 

At what age should a child should get his/her first eye exam?

Although there is controversy over what age a child should get his/her first eye exam, most eye doctors agree that the parents should have their child examined as soon as possible if they notice any type of vision or eye problem, such as an eye turning in or out, a child squinting to see far away or up close, an aversion to having one eye covered up, a whitish pupil in one or both eyes, or any other abnormality the parents are concerned about.  All children should have an eye test before they start school.