Service: Eye Exam

What is an Eye Exam?

Oudtshoorn Oogkundiges

Eye exams are professional screenings used to evaluate the health of the eye and diagnose vision impairments and disease. Each is comprised of a series of several tests that analyze various functions of the eye, such as color differentiation, distance vision, and peripheral awareness. A comprehensive eye exam can identify vision complications during their earliest stages, providing optometrists the opportunity to treat them more easily. 

In addition to identifying vision complications and eye disease, a comprehensive eye examination can also reveal conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or even a brain tumor. The South African Optometric Association recommends that adults under age 60 undergo an eye exam at least once every two years. At-risk patients and patients over age 60 should get an eye exam annually.

A comprehensive eye exam will consist of:

Visual acuity testing

Visual acuity testing to measure the clarity of your sight

Refractive evaluation

Refractive evaluation to diagnose refractive errors

Back of your eye

Examination of the back of your eye, retina, and underlying blood vessels

Glaucoma testing

Glaucoma testing to measure intraocular fluid pressure

Eye muscle testing

Eye muscle testing to identify weak eye movements

Corneal exam

Corneal exam to evaluate the health of the cornea, iris, lens and surrounding tissues

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Yes. Eye examinations can reveal much more than vision impairments – they can save lives. If you haven’t had an eye exam in the past 12 to 24 months, contact Oudtshoorn Optometrists to schedule an appointment.

Your eye exam will take approximately 45 minutes and will include a series of tests using advanced optometric machinery. You will also be asked about your medical history and any vision complications you may be experiencing. Eye exams typically do not hurt, but you can expect to look into bright lights during your visit.

If you are given a clean bill of health with no vision impairments, you can return to your normal activities and plan to visit Oudtshoorn Optometrists again in one to two year. If you are found to have refractive errors, you may be given a prescription for corrective lenses. In cases where disease is present, you may be referred to a vision or medical specialist for further treatment.

Oudtshoorn Oogkundiges

Eye care

From 6 months to 105 years old, our patients receive a thorough exam utilizing the most current technology. State of the art technology such as retinal imaging, OCT and computerized visual fields provide the optometrists with better views and more information, improving disease diagnosis. This technology offers a ‘No-Dilation’ and ‘No-Drop’ option and many other benefits for the patient.

We take great care to assess your child’s whole visual system. In addition to our thorough health and prescription testing, our pediatric exams also include evaluation of the visual efficiency skills children need to succeed in the classroom.

 

Contact Lenses

Soft and gas permeable contact lens fittings of all types are provided to adults and adolescents. We also specialize in fitting young children with contacts when medically necessary. 

Many new developments in the field of contact lenses are helping to alleviate the issues of the past such as GPC (allergy), dry eye, astigmatism and presbyopia (age-related near vision blur). We take care to prescribe new contact lens designs and materials to improve your vision, comfort and safety.

During the appointment, we’ll provide personalized instruction in the safe care and usage of your new lenses. Upon completion of successful contact lens instruction, you may begin wearing your lenses and we will schedule your first follow-up appointment.

We take great care to assess your child’s whole visual system. In addition to our thorough health and prescription testing, our pediatric exams also include evaluation of the visual efficiency skills children need to succeed in the classroom.

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