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Eye exams use several different devices and procedures to determine the health of your eyes. The purpose of each test is different and, unless you ask, you may not know why the doctor is performing each one. This overview can familiarize you with some of the tests that are necessary for determining the health of your eyes.

4 Types of Tests Included in Standard Eye Exams

1. Eye Muscle Test

One of the first tasks your optician will ask you to do is follow a pen with your eyes. This may seem like an outdated test to you, but it’s still the best way to determine the strength of your eye muscles. As you follow the pen, the doctor will watch for signs that these muscles are weak or failing, so they can determine if you will need treatment to correct the problem.

2. Visual Acuity Test

Eye ExamsPeople commonly associate eye exams with the Snellen chart, which is what patients look at to determine the smallest characters they can clearly see. More widely known as the eye exam chart, this allows the doctor to test the acuity of each eye separately, together with corrective lenses, and together without glasses. This test can be done with a paper chart taped to a wall or via a device with an electronic one.

3. Color Blindness Test 

In this test, your eye doctor will show images of color patterns with numbers hidden in them. You’ll be asked to identify the numbers to show that you can distinguish patterns and colors with each eye. This test checks for color blindness and your ability to identify complex patterns.

4. Visual Field Test

In this part of the exam, the patient’s peripheral vision is tested. It involves asking the individual to press a button, or notify the doctor in some other way, when an object comes into their field of vision. This test is essential because we rely on our peripheral vision in a variety of activities, such as driving a vehicle.

 

Getting an annual exam with Abel Klecker & Robbins in Lexington, KY, can help you keep your corrective lenses updated to give you the best possible vision, while also helping to recognize problems early. Backed by 60 years of experience, their team can help you take better care of your eyes. To schedule an eye exam, visit their website or call (859) 269-6921.

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