While the tests administered during a comprehensive eye exam can vary based on your medical history, most comprehensive eye exams will include the following:  

• Assessment of visual acuity (the sharpness of your vision) and determining your correct eyeglass prescription.    
• Visual fields test to determine if you have blind spots or peripheral vision issues.    
• Cover test, which identifies crossed eyes or binocular vision problems.    
• Slit lamp exam to detect diseases and conditions affecting the front of the eye.  
• Eye pressure measurement to help screen for glaucoma.  
• Dilated eye exam to monitor the health of the retina and optic nerve.  

What Are the Benefits of a Comprehensive Eye Exam?   

During your eye exam at Louisiana Eye Care in Denham Springs, your doctor will provide you with immediate feedback about the health of your eyes. They will test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, focusing problems, other vision issues, and eye diseases. Based on their findings, they will provide you with a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses if needed and helpful information you need to know about your vision and eye health.  

Eye exams are about more than how well you can see. Your eyes are a window to your health! During a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor can spot signs of hypertension, diabetes, and other health problems of which you may not be aware.  

Perhaps the greatest benefit of comprehensive eye exams is their ability to prevent degenerative eye diseases. Healthy vision requires regular maintenance and care. Neglecting to get your eyes checked by a qualified optometrist can lead to the development of eye issues that can progress over time and have significant long-term effects, including blindness. Certain diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy have no symptoms in the early stages—they can develop slowly and without pain. If left undiagnosed, these diseases often have irreversible consequences. Seeing an eye doctor on a regular basis can protect your vision through early diagnosis and treatment.    

Schedule an Appointment at Louisiana Eye Care for a Comprehensive Eye Exam 

Our qualified team of eye doctors is here to help you achieve clear vision and live your highest quality life. Make your healthy vision a priority and contact our office to schedule your next comprehensive eye exam.  Schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam at Louisiana Eye Care.