Scheduling an annual eye exam is crucial for maintaining optimal visual health and clarity. Regular check-ups allow eye care professionals to detect early signs of potential issues such as glaucoma or cataracts, ensuring timely intervention. Eye exams can also reveal underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, making them vital to your overall health routine. Schedule your annual eye exam today!
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The term 20/20 vision indicates that a person can see clearly at 20 feet what should usually be seen at that distance, which is considered normal eyesight. For example, someone with 20/50 vision must be 20 feet away to see what a person with normal vision can see from 50 feet away. This means their vision is less sharp, and they may struggle to see distant objects. Regular eye exams are essential to assess and correct vision problems, ensuring optimal eye health and function.
Visual acuity refers to the clarity of your vision, typically measured during an eye exam. This test involves reading letters or numbers from a chart at a distance after removing any corrective lenses. You will cover one eye and read aloud from a specific line, then repeat the process with the other eye.
Our eye doctors will perform a refraction test to determine your prescription for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This involves reading a chart through a phoropter, a tool with various lens strengths. Our ophthalmologists will switch lenses and ask if the view is clearer or the same until the correct prescription is found for each eye.
A field of vision test checks how wide an area your eye can see while focused on a central point. It identifies blind spots, which can help diagnose eye diseases or brain disorders. For example, glaucoma can be detected through signs of peripheral vision loss. This test involves looking into a bowl-shaped machine called a perimeter, with one eye covered, and clicking a button whenever you see a light.
During an eye exam, our eye doctors may dilate your eyes with drops to examine your retina and optic nerve for signs of disease. Dilation widens the pupils, allowing a thorough inspection. However, it will cause temporary blurry vision and light sensitivity, so bring sunglasses to your appointment.
Many eye diseases are challenging to detect early because the interior of the eyes lacks pain receptors, which makes it hard for individuals to notice symptoms until the disease has progressed. Regular eye exams are crucial for identifying conditions early, allowing for timely intervention, and ensuring that treatment is most effective. These exams can detect various issues, from glaucoma and cataracts to diabetic retinopathy, which might go unnoticed until significant damage occurs. Early detection through routine check-ups can make a significant difference in maintaining eye health and preventing long-term vision loss.
Call (830) 379-3937 to schedule an eye exam at one of our offices in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, La Vernia, Hondo, or the surrounding areas. Your vision and eye health are our priority.
From routine exams to advanced treatments, we’re committed to safeguarding your vision.
From routine exams to advanced treatments, we’re committed to safeguarding your vision.
Eye Associates of South Texas delivers premier eye care, LASIK Eye Surgery, and Ophthalmology services in the South Texas region, backed by over 30 years of collective experience in comprehensive treatment and prevention of eye diseases.
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