At VisionArts Eyecare Center, we provide quality eye health and vision care in Fulton, MO, for the entire family. During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will evaluate your visual acuity, check for signs of eye diseases and other issues, and assess how well your eyes work together.  

What should you expect during a comprehensive eye exam?  

There’s more to a comprehensive eye exam than checking your vision. Using the latest technology, we can detect early signs of eye diseases and other medical conditions, often before you have symptoms.   

During a comprehensive eye exam, our optometrist will ask you questions about your medical history and any vision problems you may be experiencing. They will then perform a series of tests to evaluate your visual acuity, eye muscle function, and overall eye health.  

These tests may include: 

• Assessment of visual acuity (the sharpness of your vision) and determining your correct eyeglass prescription.  
• Eye pressure measurement to help screen for glaucoma.  
• Visual field test to determine if you have blind spots or peripheral vision issues.      
• Cover test to identify crossed eyes or binocular vision problems.       
• Slit lamp exam to detect diseases and conditions affecting the front of the eye.    
• Dilated eye exam to monitor the health of the retina and optic nerve.     

It may take up to an hour to examine your eyes thoroughly, depending on the number and complexity of tests required. All the tests in a comprehensive eye exam are painless, and our doctor will clearly explain each test before performing them.     

If any issues are discovered during the exam, our optometrist will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs. They will also prescribe contact lenses or eyeglasses if you need them to see clearly. 

What are the benefits of a comprehensive eye exam?      

One of the most important benefits of a comprehensive eye exam is that it can help to detect eye diseases in their early stages. The earlier a disease is detected, the easier it is to treat. Some eye diseases do not have any symptoms in their early stages, so you might not even know that you have one unless you get a comprehensive eye exam. 

A comprehensive eye exam can also uncover underlying health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even certain types of cancer. That’s because changes in your eyes can be an early sign of these and other health problems. For example, diabetes can cause changes in the small blood vessels in your retina (the back part of your eye). These changes can be detected during an eye exam and may be one of the first signs of diabetes. 

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam in Fulton 

Our team of eye care professionals is here to help you protect your vision and see clearly for years to come. Ensure that your eyes stay healthy by contacting our office in Fulton to schedule your next eye exam.