Eye Exams

Protect the gift of sight by having regular eye exams. Being aware of the importance of eye check-ups and how your eyes work is essential for vision health.
Importance of eye care and regular eye exams
What to expect at a comprehensive eye exam
Paediatric eye exam: How they are different
What is a contact lens eye exam and fitting?
How to read your eyeglasses prescription
Is “20/20” or “6 by 6” vision perfect eyesight?

There’s no more important sense than vision. Learn how to enhance and protect your gift of sight by having regular eye exams, understanding how your eyes work, eating well to keep your eyes healthy, knowing how your vision changes as you age, how to protect your eyes from harm, and more.  

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What is a contact lens eye exam and fitting?

Find out what is involved in a contact lens eye exam and fitting. Learn how the process of getting contacts is different from regular eye exams.

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Where to get a free eye test and free glasses

Dr. Gary Heiting outlines the provision of free eye exams and/or free glasses to families and individuals in financial need.

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Comprehensive eye exam: What to expect

Find out what to expect at a comprehensive eye exam on All About Vision. Learn the differences between an eye exam and vision screening.

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Eye dominance test: How to check which eye is dominant

Try these easy eye dominance tests to find your dominant eye. Learn how to check eye dominance (ocular dominance), which is more common than not.

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Comprehensive eye exam: What to expect

Find out what to expect at a comprehensive eye exam on All About Vision. Learn the differences between an eye exam and vision screening.

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Paediatric eye exam: How they are different

Learn the importance for children to have a paediatric eye exam. Identify problems that can lead to eye strain, vision loss and poor academic performance.

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Is “6 by 6” or “20/20” vision perfect eyesight?

Know what are the standards for perfect eyesight on All About Vision. Read about visual acuity and its measurements that became a term, such as "20/20".

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What is a contact lens eye exam and fitting?

Find out what is involved in a contact lens eye exam and fitting. Learn how the process of getting contacts is different from regular eye exams.

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How to read your eyeglass prescription

Learn how to read eyeglass prescription from your optometrist with All About Vision. Understand all the terms, from OD, OS to cylindrical eye power.

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How the eye works: Refraction and types of refractive errors

Learn how refraction of the eye works, its function and basic anatomy. How do refractive errors affect your vision, and how are they detected and treated?

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Comprehensive eye exam: What to expect

Find out what to expect at a comprehensive eye exam on All About Vision. Learn the differences between an eye exam and vision screening.

A pair of eyeglasses laying over the top of an eyeglasses prescription.
How to read your eyeglass prescription

Learn how to read eyeglass prescription from your optometrist with All About Vision. Understand all the terms, from OD, OS to cylindrical eye power.

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