Our eyes are one of the most important and powerful tools in our anatomy. For this reason—regardless of your age or physical health, whether you wear prescription lenses or not—routine eye exams are as necessary as physical exams. Beyond the Prescription Routine eye exams involve more than just finding the right prescription lenses for your needs and picking out fashionable frames. When examining your eyes, optometrists use a variety of tests that can help determine your overall health. Diseases, such as, diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders can be detected through various eye tests during your eye exam. In some cases, optometrists are the first to detect these full-body health problems. Types of Vision Tests Below is a list of five common vision tests you may encounter during an eye exam. Retinoscopy During this test, the lights are dimmed and the optometrist will have you focus on a chart across the room. As you focus on the image, the doctor will place a device in front...
