Did you know that besides detecting vision problems and eye diseases that routine eye exams could detect general health problems before you are aware that there is a problem? Vision problems are also linked to the learning process. Children who have vision problems that are not detected often have trouble in school and with their homework. Stay healthy and see clearer. Make sure that your family receives routine Eye Exam in Dearborn.
Routine eye exam in Dearborn will consist of the refractive error exam, which refers to nearsightedness and farsightedness. This exam is when the doctor puts an instrument called a phoropter in front of your eyes and shows you a variety of different lenses that are clicked through. Through these lenses, you choose which one is clearer for you to see through. Nearsightedness and farsightedness are corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Sometimes refractive surgery is involved.
Eye alignment, eye teaming and focusing problems will also be checked. When the optometrist or ophthalmologist looks into the blood vessels of your eyes with an unobstructed view, they may be able to tell if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health problems. With a slit-lamp examination, the doctor can check for cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal ulcers and other diseases. A slit-lamp is a light producing machine that the doctor uses to look inside of the eye to examine cornea, iris, retina, optic nerve and more. A glaucoma test may also be done to check the pressure inside of your eyes. There are many variations of this test but this test is designed to measure the pressure inside the eye. The most common glaucoma test is using a puff of air. With this puff of air, the machine can calculate your eye pressure. High eye pressure could make you at risk for glaucoma.
Word of mouth and referrals from family and friends are great ways to get in touch with an eye doctor in your area. Your family doctor may also be able to give you names of experienced eye doctors as well. You can also contact Eye Surgery Institute or call us at (877) 393-3326 today!
