Having an annual eye exam is a great way to not only take care of your eyes but your overall health as well. Eye exams can detect early signs of conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your next visit!
What to think about:
- Have I noticed any eye problems such as blurry vision, flashes of light, floaters, redness, or double vision?
- Are my daily activities being affected by my vision?
- How do I take care of my contact lenses or glasses
- Have I had any surgeries or injuries in my eyes that I could let the doctor know about?
- Any family history of eye conditions such as glaucoma?
What to bring:
- Your current glasses or contact lenses even if you have multiple pairs for different tasks
- A list of your medications/supplements you are taking
- Have someone who can drive you home or a method of transportation ready for if you have your eyes dilated. This happens often in yearly eye exams and can make you sensitive to light and have blurry near vision (~4-6 hours)
- Vision and health insurance information
Questions to ask:
- Differences between contacts and glasses for you and how this compares to surgery options as well?
- If anything has changed in my ocular health since the last visit?
- What any symptoms you may have mean and what you can do to prevent them from getting worse or resolve?
- When should I return for my next visit?