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Eye Care Basics
The Elements of a Comprehensive Eye Health Exam and Vision Analysis
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends the following
information be gathered and tests be performed during a comprehensive
eye examination:
- Chief Complaint
assessment of the patient's reason for getting an eye exam
- General Physical Health History
complete health history to screen for physical conditions and medications
that may affect eyesight - General Ocular Health History
complete eye health history including family history of eye conditions,
disease, or medication - External and Internal
Eye Health Evaluation
examination for the signs of eye disorders, including cataracts
and other eye disorders
- Current Prescription Analysis
evaluation of current lens prescription, if applicable
- Visual Acuity
test for the eyes' ability to see sharply and clearly at all distances
- Refraction
test for the eyes' ability to focus light rays properly on the retina at distances and close by
- Tonometry
test to measure internal fluid pressure of the eye (increased pressure may be an early sign of glaucoma)
- Visual Coordination
check for external eye muscle balance and coordination
- Accommodative Ability
test of the eyes' ability to change focus from distance to near
An exam may also include tests for color vision and depth perception,
visual fields, and other vision skills, as needed.
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