Comprehensive Eye Checkup

1. Visual Acuity Test: You'll be asked to read letters on an eye chart (like the Snellen chart) at different distances to assess your sharpness of vision.

2. Tonometry: This test measures the pressure inside your eye, which is important for detecting glaucoma. A puff of air may be used, or a device may gently touch the eye.

3. Refraction Test: If the visual acuity test indicates a need for corrective lenses, this test will determine the exact prescription for glasses or contacts.

4. Eye Muscle Examination: The doctor will assess how well your eyes move and work together by having you follow a light or object with your eyes.

5. Medical History Review: The eye doctor will ask about your general health, any medications you're taking, and any family history of eye conditions. They will also inquire about your vision concerns and lifestyle.

6. Pupil Dilation: Eye drops may be used to dilate your pupils, allowing the doctor to see the back of your eye (retina) more clearly. This can cause temporary blurry vision and light sensitivity.

7. Slit-Lamp Examination: A microscope with a bright light (slit lamp) is used to examine the front part of your eye, including the eyelids, cornea, iris, and lens.

8. Retinal Examination: The doctor will examine the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve) using an ophthalmoscope or special lens.

9. Other potential tests: Depending on your individual needs, your doctor may also perform tests like a color vision test or a visual field test (to assess your peripheral vision), OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography.