By Dr. Kimberly Cruise

 

 

I am often told by patients that their last eye exam was a screening performed at school, at work, or at the Iowa department of motor vehicles.  It is important for us all to understand why a vision screening is not a replacement for a comprehensive vision examination. 

The eye is like a window that can show your eye doctor what is going on inside the rest of the body.  It is the only place where blood vessels and nerves can be viewed directly.  Many whole-body conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and even some types of cancer can sometimes be found within the eye.  Every day, eye doctors save lives by diagnosing and monitoring diseases that may otherwise have no signs or symptoms. 

At a minimum, assessment of visual acuity, eye muscles, visual field, pupil reaction, binocularity, glasses prescription, eye pressure and both the front surface and the inside of the eye should be included in a comprehensive examination.  The eye doctors at Iowa EyeCare recommend that, regardless of age, you have a complete eye and vision examination at least every year.  In some cases of ocular disease or general ailment, more frequent visits may be necessary. 

Remember that not all vision exams are created equal.  Make sure that you and your family are receiving the very best medical care by scheduling an examination with us today in Cedar Rapids, Marion, or Robins, Iowa.

 

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Tags: eye exam, eyeglasses

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