A comprehensive eye exam is a thorough evaluation of your eye health and is crucial for several reasons. Many eye diseases, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, can progress without noticeable symptoms until permanent damage is done. In addition, over 270 general health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancers can be detected through a comprehensive eye exam.
A comprehensive eye exam also evaluates visual acuity and refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, allowing for appropriate corrective lenses to be prescribed. Everyone's eyes are different, and a comprehensive exam allows our Southern Eye Care doctors to specifically tailor recommendations for vision correction, protective eyewear and health/lifestyle adjustments.
A comprehensive eye exam is essential for maintaining both eye health and overall wellness, unlike a vision screening or online vision test, which are limited and cannot substitute for a thorough examination. Parents, it’s important to know that your child’s school screening is not an eye exam—only an in-person eye evaluation can accurately assess if your child’s vision is optimal or requires correction to prevent any negative impact on school performance.
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