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Visual Acuity

ØTests the size of letters that can be seen at a distance and near 20/20, 20/40, etc.

Cover Test

ØTests the alignment of the eyes

Visual Field Test

ØChecks peripheral vision, which is important in detecting vision loss in glaucoma and detecting masses in the brain

Color Vision Testing

ØColor deficiencies are common to the male gender

Stereo Vision Testing

ØChecks if the eyes work together or independently

Retinoscopy

ØA special light is shined into the eyes and lenses are used to find an estimate of your prescription. This is a very important test when assessing young children.

Autorefraction

ØAn instrument is used to estimate your prescription, similar to retinoscopy

Refraction

ØDetermines the prescription for your eyeglasses and contact lenses

Dilation

ØAllows views of the inner parts of the eye such as the lens, optic nerve, and retina

•Although we can see inside the eye without dilation, the drops allow a much better view to help us diagnose your needs

•The drops can also prevent the eyes from focusing

Tonometry

ØTests the pressure within the eye

•The “glaucoma test”

•Patients with higher pressures can be at risk for glaucoma, but people with normal pressures can have glaucoma, too. This is not a definitive test. Many other factors can influence whether someone is at risk for glaucoma.

COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION
The eye examination we provide may include the following tests depending our your needs.
Visual Acuity ØTests the size of letters that can be seen at a distance and near 20/20, 20/40, etc. Cover Test ØTests the alignment of the eyes Visual Field Test ØChecks peripheral vision, which is important in detecting vision loss in glaucoma and detecting masses in the brain Color Vision Testing ØColor deficiencies are common to the male gender Stereo Vision Testing ØChecks if the eyes work together or independently Retinoscopy ØA special light is shined into the eyes and lenses are used to find an estimate of your prescription. This is a very important test when assessing young children. Autorefraction ØAn instrument is used to estimate your prescription, similar to retinoscopy Refraction ØDetermines the prescription for your eyeglasses and contact lenses Dilation ØAllows views of the inner parts of the eye such as the lens, optic nerve, and retina •Although we can see inside the eye without dilation, the drops allow a much better view to help us diagnose your needs •The drops can also prevent the eyes from focusing Tonometry ØTests the pressure within the eye •The “glaucoma test” •Patients with higher pressures can be at risk for glaucoma, but people with normal pressures can have glaucoma, too. This is not a definitive test. Many other factors can influence whether someone is at risk for glaucoma. Info@SouthGroveEyeCare.com