Eye Exam Information: What to Expect - Page 3
Special Tests
Depending on your medical history and exam results, you might need additional tests that aren't included in a standard eye exam. Here are a few examples:
Slit-Lamp Exam: This microscope allows for a better look at the structures in the front of your eye -- the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens. Your doctor may also use an orange dye called fluorescein to help detect injuries on the colorless cornea.
Color Vision Test: Images composed of colored dots can help reveal if you have trouble distinguishing between certain colors.
Tonometry: This test checks your intraocular pressure, important for diagnosing glaucoma. A puff of air is delivered to the eye to flatten your cornea, and the energy delivered is linked with the pressure in your eyes. Or your doctor might give you numbing eye drops and use instruments that lightly touch your corneas to measure pressure.
Before You Leave
Did you get all the tests you were expecting? What were the results? Did you have questions about any of them? Before you leave your appointment, make sure you understand where things stand with your eyes. If you're not sure what questions to ask, print this handy list of questions to ask the eye doctor.
