What to Expect During a Comprehensive Eye Exam

A comprehensive eye exam is about more than just updating your glasses or contact lens prescription; it’s a vital part of maintaining your overall eye health. At Eyedeal Vision, we prioritize thorough, patient-centered care to help you preserve and protect your vision for years to come.

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is a complete evaluation of your vision and the health of your eyes. Unlike a basic vision screening, which might only assess how well you see at a distance, a comprehensive exam goes much deeper. It includes tests to determine your visual acuity, assess how your eyes work together, and examine the internal and external structures of your eyes.

What to Expect During Your Visit

When you visit Eyedeal Vision for a comprehensive eye exam, the process begins with a review of your medical and vision history to identify any risk factors. Next, we test your visual acuity to assess how clearly you see and perform a refraction assessment to determine your exact eyeglass or contact lens prescription.

We’ll check your eye muscle function to ensure proper coordination and alignment, and evaluate your pupil response to light and distance. A slit-lamp exam is used to examine the front of your eyes, including the cornea, lens, and eyelids.

A retinal exam, often with dilation or imaging, allows us to examine the back of your eye for signs of disease. We’ll also measure your intraocular pressure to screen for glaucoma. Each step helps us get a complete picture of your eye health and vision needs.

What Conditions Can It Detect?

A comprehensive eye exam can detect a wide range of vision and eye health problems, including:

• Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Macular degeneration

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Dry eye disease

• Eye infections or injuries

• Systemic conditions with eye-related symptoms, such as diabetes or high blood pressure

Early detection is key. Many eye conditions develop gradually and without symptoms. Catching them early can help preserve your vision and prevent more serious complications.

How Often Should You Have an Eye Exam?

We recommend annual eye exams for everyone, regardless of age or whether you currently wear glasses or contacts. Regular exams are especially important for:

• Children: To support healthy vision development and detect any early issues that can affect learning.

• Adults: To maintain clear vision and monitor for age-related changes or emerging conditions.

• Seniors: To manage the increased risk of eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.

• Patients with specific needs: If you have diabetes, or a family history of eye disease, more frequent exams may be recommended.

Schedule Your Eye Exam at Eyedeal Vision Today

A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most important things you can do to protect your vision and overall health. Whether it’s your first visit or a routine check-up, we are here to make the experience comfortable, informative, and tailored to your needs.

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam with Eyedeal Vision and take the first step toward clearer, healthier eyes. Visit our office, located in Costco, in Alpharetta, Georgia, or call (678) 823-4954 to book an appointment today.