Prepare for an eye exam? There are patients who prepare for their eye exams?
The answer is yes! If you want to get the most out of your eye exam, coming prepared can help your eye doctor evaluate your eyes and provide you with a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Here are 4 tips to ensure better results when visiting your eye doctor.
Bring a List of Symptoms
Any time you notice a change in your vision or other eye-related symptoms, jot them down, along with how long you've been experiencing them.
Symptoms to take note of include:
- Headaches
- Dry, itchy, or watery eyes
- Eye pain
- Flashes of light or floaters
- Blurry vision
- Distorted vision
- Poor depth perception
- Sensitivity to light
- Difficulty seeing objects up close
Make A Note Of Any Medications You Take - Over-The-Counter And Prescription
Whether you’re taking eye drops for glaucoma or prescription medication for high blood pressure, bring the name and dosage — or the medications themselves — to your next eye appointment. This will give your eye doctor insights into your eye health and your overall health, and prevent the doctor from prescribing medication that could worsen a preexisting condition or negatively interact with what you are already taking.
If you have any questions about the side effects of medications, don’t hesitate to ask your eye doctor.
Wear Your Contacts or Glasses
Try to bring your prescription contact lenses or glasses to your appointment. This will allow the eye doctor to assess your prescription and make adjustments if needed. The doctor may ask you questions related to your eyewear to determine whether you need an update.
Know Your Family History With Eye Diseases And Other Issues
Many eye diseases and conditions run in families, so the more information you can provide about your family’s medical history, the better. You don’t need to know every single family member’s eye condition. Start with your close family — parents, grandparents, and siblings.
Some genetic eye conditions and diseases you should mention:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Color blindness
- Macular degeneration
- Strabismus
- Retinitis pigmentosa
Getting the most out of your eye exam starts with preparation. Start getting ready for your next routine eye exam by following these tips. Contact James Tracey Eye Care in Midtown and Wyckoff today to book your appointment.
At James Tracey Eye Care, we put your family's needs first. Talk to us about how we can help you maintain healthy vision. Call us today: 646-916-4588 or book an appointment online to see one of our Midtown eye doctors.
Q: Can you request lenses made from glass? Is glass still used for lenses?
- A: Yes. Opticians still sometimes use glass for lenses. However, glass is not used very often because they aren’t as safe. If these glass lenses breaks, they can shatters into many pieces and can injure the eye. Glass lenses are much heavier than plastic lenses, so they can make your eyeglasses less comfortable to wear.
Q: Can a coating be added to eyeglasses to protect them from further scratches?
- A: A protective coating can’t be added to a lens after it’s scratched. The coating is applied when the lens is manufactured and can’t be put on later.
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