A comprehensive medical eye exam is a thorough evaluation of your visual system and eye health that includes measurement of visual acuity and refraction, assessment of eye movement and binocular function, intraocular pressure testing for glaucoma risk, slit-lamp examination of the anterior eye (eyelids, cornea, iris, and lens), and dilated fundus examination to inspect the retina, optic nerve, and macula. The exam also reviews your medical and ocular history, screens for systemic conditions that affect the eyes (such as diabetes and hypertension), and may include diagnostic imaging or visual field testing as indicated. This complete assessment establishes a baseline for eye health, detects early disease, and guides personalized prevention or treatment plans.
A comprehensive medical eye exam is a thorough evaluation of your visual system and eye health that includes measurement of visual acuity and refraction, assessment of eye movement and binocular function, intraocular pressure testing for glaucoma risk, slit-lamp examination of the anterior eye (eyelids, cornea, iris, and lens), and dilated fundus examination to inspect the retina, optic nerve, and macula. The exam also reviews your medical and ocular history, screens for systemic conditions that affect the eyes (such as diabetes and hypertension), and may include diagnostic imaging or visual field testing as indicated. This complete assessment establishes a baseline for eye health, detects early disease, and guides personalized prevention or treatment plans.