Eye Exam in Washington DC
Eye doctor in Washington DC
At A Visual Affair, we are dedicated to ensuring that you have the best vision possible and that you experience the highest degree of optical well-being. That’s the point of our eye exam in Washington DC. It’s recommended every year for all of our valued patients and determines your current vision requirements as well as screening you for common eye diseases.
With a complete eye exam, our eye doctor will evaluate your entire field of vision, from up close to far away, as well as in between and peripherally (side-to-side). Gauging your eyesight is done with a visual acuity test, in which you read from an eye chart, as well as a refraction test that pinpoints exactly what level of corrective lenses you need, if any. This is true whether you need prescription lenses for the first time or if you already wear them. In fact, remember to bring your current lenses in so you can be tested both with and without them. A visual field test is conducted to check out your peripheral vision. Each eye is tested individually as well as in conjunction with the other. It’s that level of detail that makes our eye exam in Washington DC essential for you to achieve your best vision.
The second component of the exam is centered on our eye disease testing. You will be screened for glaucoma and cataracts, which can affect anyone regardless of age. Other diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, which is only applicable if you have type one or type two diabetes; and macular degeneration, which becomes an issue from age 40 onward, will be tested for if applicable to you. And keep in mind that all of these diseases have one very important thing in common: they present no obvious symptoms during their early stages. By the time you are aware of a problem, it is typically an indication that the condition has progressed to an advanced stage and has already resulted in some degree of vision loss and/or damage to your eyes. Early detection can help to prevent those outcomes. So call us today and schedule our eye exam in Washington DC if you haven’t had one in the past year.
