Eye Exams

Today’s eye exams precisely match your vision correction to specific activities and environments. Your optometrist analyzes how you use your eyes throughout the day to fine-tune prescriptions for different situations. Whether you need progressive lenses for seamless near-to-far transitions or specialized computer glasses, modern refraction techniques ensure optimal clarity.

Children struggling in school often have undiagnosed vision problems, while adults experiencing eye strain, headaches, or difficulty focusing may not realize their prescription needs updating. Regular eye exams ensure you have the correct vision correction for optimal performance. Your optometrist can also recommend specialized lenses for computer use or specific occupational needs.

Extended screen time causes specific vision challenges that regular eye exams address. Your optometrist evaluates how your eyes function during prolonged computer use and can prescribe specialized lenses to reduce digital eye strain. These solutions minimize symptoms like dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and neck pain associated with device use.

Regular eye exams protect contact lens wearers from serious complications. Your optometrist examines the cornea for signs of oxygen deprivation, checks for protein deposits, and ensures proper lens fit. These evaluations prevent corneal infections, ulcers, and permanent scarring that can result from improper contact lens use.

Eye exams track natural vision changes as you age, helping you adapt smoothly to presbyopia and other conditions. Your optometrist monitors the lens flexibility that affects reading vision after 40 and recommends solutions before frustration sets in. Regular monitoring also distinguishes between normal aging and concerning changes that require intervention.

A comprehensive eye exam at our office typically lasts 45-60 minutes. This includes all necessary testing, such as visual acuity measurements, refraction, eye health evaluation, and our advanced Optomap retinal imaging.

Eye doctors dilate pupils to get a clear, unobstructed view of your retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels at the back of your eye. At Rim Optical, we use Optomap imaging to avoid dilation. This means you won’t have to deal with temporary blurry vision after your exam.

A refraction eye exam determines your exact eyeglass or contact lens prescription by measuring how light bends as it enters your eye. During this test, you’ll look through different lenses while reading an eye chart, telling your optometrist which options provide clearer vision. This process identifies whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism, or need reading glasses.

Most adults should have comprehensive eye exams annually, especially if they wear glasses or contacts, have risk factors for eye disease, or are over 40. Children need exams before starting school and regularly throughout their education. Patients with diabetes, glaucoma, or a family history of eye disease may need more frequent monitoring. Your optometrist will recommend an examination schedule based on your individual eye health, age, and risk factors.

A comprehensive eye exam evaluates your complete visual system and eye health through multiple tests and assessments. This includes checking visual acuity, determining your prescription through refraction, evaluating eye coordination and focusing ability, measuring eye pressure, and examining internal eye structures. We screen for eye diseases, assess your peripheral vision, and look for signs of systemic health conditions. This thorough evaluation goes far beyond a simple vision screening to protect your long-term eye health.