Eye Exams in Tuscaloosa, AL

General vision tests are quite routine to the majority of people. Children commonly receive vision screenings at school, and acuity tests are also necessary when renewing your driver's license. However, vision screenings don't address your total eye health. Consequently, having thorough eye exams on a regular basis is extremely important. People between the ages of 18 – 40 should get their eyes examined every two years while those over 40 should schedule eye evaluations roughly every 2 – 4 years. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), children should have their first eye evaluations around six months old.

At inVision Ophthalmology Tuscaloosa, comprehensive ocular health exams involve multiple important testing approaches that enable our team to check your total eye health. These tests are particularly important since several vision-threatening problems, such as macular degeneration, often don't have any symptoms. Keep an eye on your ocular health by scheduling routine appointments with our experienced team. We routinely treat patients of all ages and offer pediatric exams at our office in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Most people see an eye doctor for vision screenings and updates to their prescriptions, but did you know that comprehensive eye exams can do so much more? inVision Ophthalmology Tuscaloosa can provide valuable insights into your overall health and wellness with the following benefits:

• Detecting early signs of disease: An eye exam catches early signs of serious health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Monitoring for changes: If you have a family history of glaucoma or other vision problems, regular exams help us catch any changes in your condition.
• Improving performance: If you work in a field that requires frequent use of computers or other digital devices, our team can make sure your vision is clear and healthy during your day-to-day life.

Your evaluation at inVision Ophthalmology Tuscaloosa will start with a basic visual acuity test to measure how clear your sight is. If this test shows that you would benefit from corrective lenses, we will likely perform refractive testing to establish your prescription. Your exam may also include tests that measure your peripheral vision, as well as how your eyes work together. Your doctor may also perform a slit lamp test to see a magnified view of your eyes and detect a number of eye conditions. We might need to dilate your pupils in order to thoroughly examine the health of the retina, retinal blood vessels, optic nerve, and the macula, as well as to look for signs of glaucoma. Even individuals who get great results need to continue to schedule eye exams every 2 – 4 years so that if any problems do arise, they can be detected and treated early.

How long does a comprehensive eye exam last?
Depending on if an issue is discovered during your exam, most comprehensive eye examinations at inVision Ophthalmology Tuscaloosa last about 30 – 90 minutes.

What will a comprehensive eye exam measure?
A comprehensive eye exam performed by Dr. Young Choi or Dr. Stephanie Bedsole at our Tuscaloosa, AL facility will determine the following:

• Visual acuity
• Depth perception
• Color vision
• Overall eye health
• Response to light

It is more inclusive than a simple routine eye exam, which mainly checks for refractive vision errors.

Does a comprehensive eye exam include dilation?
Dilation involves placing drops in your eyes that cause your pupils to widen so that our practitioners can get a better view of the back of your eye. We can check for ailments like glaucoma that can prohibitively impair vision if not addressed. Most comprehensive eye exams include dilation, but it depends on each individual patient and their symptoms.

Many people don't think about the health of their eyes until a vision issue occurs. However, ocular health encompasses more than just vision. We welcome you to plan comprehensive eye health exams for yourself and your family with the skilled team at inVision Ophthalmology Tuscaloosa. At our office in Tuscaloosa, AL, we use state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to evaluate your eyes so that any concerns can be detected and treated right away.