{"id":12526,"date":"2021-06-06T11:19:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T11:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=12526"},"modified":"2022-01-05T16:37:23","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T16:37:23","slug":"guide-to-eye-exams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Eye Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> &gt; General Practice Optometry<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tGuide to Eye Exams\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>\nWhy are eye exams important?\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIs controlling eye pressure vital for eye\u00a0health?\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWhy do eye doctors use advanced digital technology?\n<\/li>\n<li>\nHow can I protect my child&#8217;s eyes at home?\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"childpage-summary\"><ul>\n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/\">Eye Exams<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\"><p>Why are eye exams important? A comprehensive eye exam includes a thorough examination of your ocular health and visual abilities. Early detection of eye conditions can prevent life-long vision loss.<\/p>\n...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-exams\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/jenna_GSP_UID_908bc656-ef2a-4e89-b02a-2b15a54a8279-300x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/jenna_GSP_UID_908bc656-ef2a-4e89-b02a-2b15a54a8279-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/jenna_GSP_UID_908bc656-ef2a-4e89-b02a-2b15a54a8279-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/jenna_GSP_UID_908bc656-ef2a-4e89-b02a-2b15a54a8279.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-emergencies\/\">Eye Emergencies<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">What is an Eye Emergency? An eye infection or eye injury can be very painful and require emergency medical treatment.\u00a0 It is important to know the signs of an eye emergency and to contact your eye doctor immediately if you experience an eye emergency....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-emergencies\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-emergencies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/paedeme-300x199.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/paedeme-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/paedeme.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/choosing-an-optometrist\/\">Choosing an Optometrist<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">When deciding on an eye doctor it is important to look for a reputable optometry practice that will meet all of your ocular health and vision needs. A qualified eye care professional will examine, treat, manage, and monitor your ocular health and vision, ensuring you enjoy a life of clear vision....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/choosing-an-optometrist\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/choosing-an-optometrist\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cattop5-300x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cattop5-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cattop5-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cattop5.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/advanced-diagnostics\/\">Advanced Diagnostics<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Many ocular diseases develop without any noticeable symptoms.\u00a0Advanced diagnostic equipment allows doctors to detect signs of ocular disease before symptoms are present \u2014preventing significant and permanent impact on the vision, and enabling early treatment to best manage the disease.\u00a0...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/advanced-diagnostics\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/advanced-diagnostics\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/window-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/window-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/window-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/window-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/window.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-is-eye-pressure-important\/\">Why Is Eye Pressure Important?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Have you heard your eye doctor mention 'eye pressure', but you are not really sure what it means? Eye pressure, also called intraocular pressure (IOP), refers to the fluid pressure inside the eye. Maintaining a healthy IOP will help to preserve your vision and prevent vision loss from eye conditions such as glaucoma, a sight-threatening ocular disease....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-is-eye-pressure-important\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-is-eye-pressure-important\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/manandmachine-Copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-protection-at-home\/\">Eye Protection at Home<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">90% of eye injuries can be prevented with appropriate eye protection. Many people perform their daily chores without even thinking about the risk of an eye injury. Considering 50% of all eye injuries occur at home, you may want to think about increasing your eye protection around the house....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-protection-at-home\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-protection-at-home\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/man_in_glasses3-300x201.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/man_in_glasses3-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/man_in_glasses3.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-are-annual-eye-exams-important\/\">Why Are Eye Exams Important?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Are Eye Exams Important? Yes! Many eye conditions, in their early stages, have no obvious signs or symptoms, so the annual exam is often the only way to detect eye conditions early. Since there are often no signs or symptoms, regular comprehensive eye exams are key to maintaining good vision and healthy eyes....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-are-annual-eye-exams-important\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-are-annual-eye-exams-important\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/annual-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/annual-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/annual-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/annual.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-pain-do-i-need-an-eye-exam\/\">Eye Pain: Do I Need an Eye Exam?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Are you feeling pain in your eye, but not sure what it is? It could be a sign of a serious eye problem. The eyes...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-pain-do-i-need-an-eye-exam\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/eye-pain-do-i-need-an-eye-exam\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Girl20Colorful20Painted20Hands201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Girl20Colorful20Painted20Hands201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Girl20Colorful20Painted20Hands201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Girl20Colorful20Painted20Hands201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Girl20Colorful20Painted20Hands201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/6-health-red-flags-seen-in-your-eyes\/\">6 Health Red Flags Seen in Your Eyes<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Your eyes are a window to your soul, but also to your health.\u00a0 Certain changes in your eye health or vision can be red flags...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/6-health-red-flags-seen-in-your-eyes\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/6-health-red-flags-seen-in-your-eyes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yellow-red-tulips_640-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yellow-red-tulips_640-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yellow-red-tulips_640-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yellow-red-tulips_640-1-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/yellow-red-tulips_640-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    <\/ul><\/div>\n\t\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regular eye exams are important. 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