Question 1

how good is an eye exam at wal-mart?

Accepted Answer

You get what you pay: Consider the employment decisions made by a graduate of an optometry trade school.  Should i set up my own office?  Work with another optometrist? Oh gosh, no one will have me so i guess i will work for wal mart.  So you get the inadequate exam that an optom gives anyway, from the least consequential of them.  You could see an ophthalmologist - right?

Question 2

how often should you have a eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Eye exam : Once a year is what you should your eyesight can change, also it's preventive.

Question 3

sph -1.00 eye exam, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Near sighted: That is a prescription for eyeglasses and means you are slightly nearsighted (see better close than far).  But it's mild and you may or may not require glasses.

Question 4

how often do you need to get an eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Eye examination is to detect problems and improve the vision with refraction.  The time intervals vary with age, pre-existing eye condtions and systemic diseases.  The intervals will vary based upon these.  Beware of those who would schedule examinations too frequently in order to sell you more optical aids or perform lucrative tests.

Question 5

will my eyes be blurry after an eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Commonly the eyes are dilated to get a good look at the back by your ophthalmologist (you are seeing an ophthalmologist -right? The only medical/surgical trained eye care person).  Dilated eyes do not focus as well, especially at near.  The focus will be restored after 4-8  hours when your bodily chemistry eliminates the dilating chemical.

Question 6

what should i do to prepare for an eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Dilation: Be ready to be dilated (some like someone else to drive since dilation blurs near vision occasionally and can cause glare temporarily).  Bring any old eye records and glasses, current eye drops.  Free up your schedule since a new visit might take awhile.

Question 7

what causes the cost of an eye exam to vary?

Accepted Answer

Market: A variety of things, such as the area cost of living, insurance/ medicare rates, the doctors rates, area competition, advertisement costs, "reputation of doctor" factors, etc.  Insurance/medicare  set allowable fees covered and co-pays, the doctor may set his/her fee equal to, or above allowable and the elect to either write off the over charges or require patient to pay. Some fees are pay only.

Question 8

need tips on where can i get a cheap eye exam?

Accepted Answer

The eyes are not : Something you should be cheap with. Best to check with your insurance , if no insurance then it is less expensive to see an optometrist but this doctor may want to refer you to an ophthalmologist depending on you're exam.

Question 9

in regards to an eye exam, what does perla mean?

Accepted Answer

PERLA: Pupils equal, reactive to light and accomodation

Question 10

please help! what happens at your first eye exam?

Accepted Answer

Eye measurements: This i hope is with an ophthalmologist.  You will have a measurement of eye vision, need for eyeglasses (far and near) , determination of the anatomical structures of the eye at high power, measurement of the internal eye pressure (glaucoma check), evaluation of the retinal structure and function and addressing any problems that you might have.  Eye exams  do not hurt, and can be fun.

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