The Importance Of Regular Eye Exams

An eye test not only helps you know whether you need glasses, or a change of prescription. It is also a vital health check for your eyes

Many eye conditions, in their early stages, have no obvious signs or symptoms. and you may not notice an effect on your vision or feel any pain or discomfort when something is wrong. Regular comprehensive eye tests are, therefore, often the only way to detect these eye conditions and are key to maintaining good vision and healthy eyes.

You may be unaware that a sight test can also help identify other health conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure and an increased risk of a stroke.

At your eye test, our optometrists will recommend the best timeframe for your next appointment.

How Long Does an Eye Test Take?

An eye test with Acuitis York usually takes around 45 minutes.

What Happens During an Eye Test?

We take a number of measurements and examine several parts of the eye in great detail including:

Your level of vision will be measured
Your refractive prescription will be assessed to determine if glasses are required
Your pupil responses will be checked for neurological abnormalities.
The fronts and backs of your eyes and the area around them will be examined – to look for signs of injury, disease or abnormalities.
Your binocular vision, the ability of your eyes to work together to produce a 3D image, will be assessed.
The clarity of the media in your eyes will be checked.
Your central and peripheral retinae will be examined.
Your optic nerve heads and maculae will be scanned with an ocular coherence tomographer and digitally photographed to check for disease.
The fluid pressure inside your eye will be measured, and the thickness of your cornea assessed to ensure the pressure reading is accurate.

If you already wear glasses or contact lenses, remember to bring them with you to your eye test. During the eye test, we will ask you to discuss your lifestyle and medical history.

Some health conditions can affect the eyes. It is important to tell your optician if you or your family have diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma.

Myopia is becoming an epidemic.

The number of children who are developing shortsightedness (myopia) is growing faster than ever and more children are becoming short-sighted And needing glasses.

Why is this a big concern?

Children who become short-sighted very early in life tend to experience a more rapid progression of shortsightedness that continues throughout childhood —this puts them at a significantly greater risk of serious and potentially sight-threatening eye conditions later in life, including cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment.

Scheduling regular eye tests is the best way to assess your child's risk of myopia, and When detected early, Myopia Management measures can be taken to slow the progression of myopia and reduce your child’s risk of serious eye problems later in life.