What Can You Expect During a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

Keeping your eyes healthy starts with more than just updating your glasses or contacts - it begins with regular, thorough checkups. At Fort Worth Optometry Co., we provide comprehensive eye exams designed to assess both your vision and overall eye health. These exams go far beyond a simple screening, giving us the chance to catch early signs of eye conditions, update prescriptions, and make sure your eyes are functioning at their best.

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is a detailed evaluation of your vision and eye health. Unlike a basic screening, which only measures how clearly you can see, this exam looks at the full picture of your eyes’ condition. It allows your optometrist to diagnose refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, while also checking for serious eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

What to Expect During Your Visit

When you come in for a comprehensive eye exam, you can expect several steps, each designed to give your optometrist a clear view of your eye health:

• Medical and Vision History - You’ll discuss any vision changes, symptoms, or family history of eye conditions.

• Visual Acuity Testing - Reading charts measure how clearly you see at different distances.

• Refraction Assessment - Determines your precise prescription for glasses or contact lenses.

• Eye Health Evaluation - Your optometrist will use advanced tools to check the structures of your eyes, including the cornea, retina, optic nerve, and more.

• Internal Pressure Measurement - A test for eye pressure helps detect risks for glaucoma.

• Additional Testing - Depending on your needs, additional imaging or visual field testing may be performed.

Each part of the exam ensures that even subtle changes in your eyes are detected and addressed early.

Why Annual Eye Exams Are Important

Even if you have perfect vision, eye exams should be a regular part of your health routine. Many eye diseases develop slowly and without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. Conditions such as glaucoma or diabetic eye disease can cause permanent vision loss if not caught early. Regular exams not only help protect your eyesight but also give insight into your overall health, as some conditions like diabetes and hypertension can first be detected through the eyes.

Take the Next Step for Healthy Eyes

Your vision impacts every part of your daily life, from work and school to driving and enjoying time with loved ones. A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most effective ways to protect your eyesight and catch issues before they become serious.

At Fort Worth Optometry Co., our experienced team is dedicated to helping you see clearly and live fully. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam and take the first step toward protecting your long-term vision. Visit our office in Fort Worth, Texas, or call (817) 646-3449 today.