Your eye test

The Optometrists Association of Australia recommends a comprehensive eye test every 2 years.

During an eye test for adults:

	Paul will take a detailed history and ask about any current symptoms
	Your current visual acuity (ie. how well you can see) is measured, followed by an assessment of eyes for optical correction and new visual acuity
	Paul will also assess eye muscle balance and check your ocular (eye) health, looking for signs of cataract, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration and other eye conditions. This may require some eye drops to dilate the pupil of the eye.
	Intra-ocular pressure is routinely measured for the over 40's or if there is a strong family history of glaucoma.
	Paul may also conduct some additional tests including computerised visual field testing, digital retinal photography (to monitor eye health) and colour vision assessment (to check for colour vision deficiency).
	Referral to an ophthalmologist or other medical practitioner is provided if required

Does an eye test hurt? No, an eye test generally does not involve any discomfort and takes around 30-45 minutes. Drops for dilation of the pupils may cause some sensitivity to glare and slightly blurred vision which normally resolve after a few hours.

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