Does eye exam include glasses prescription?

Your eye care professional has to give you a copy of your prescription — whether you ask for it or not — for glasses, after you get an eye exam; and for contact lenses, after your fitting is complete (which may require two visits).

How can I get my glasses prescription without an exam?

Thankfully, if you have a pretty basic prescription (meaning they’re not bifocals, progressives or Coke-bottle lenses), there’s a free tool from GlassesUSA.com that can scan your current glasses. I took it for a spin with my son’s glasses and the results matched his current prescription.

What does a complete eye exam include?

A comprehensive adult eye examination includes: Patient and family health history. Visual acuity measurement. Preliminary tests of visual function and eye health, including depth perception, color vision, peripheral (side) vision and the response of the pupils to light.

How do you know if glasses are prescription?

When you look at your prescription for eyeglasses, you will see numbers listed under the headings of OS and OD. They are Latin abbreviations: OS (oculus sinister) means the left eye and OD (oculus dextrus) means the right eye. Occasionally, you will see a notation for OU, which means something involving both eyes.

How long does a complete eye exam take?

Most eye exams last between one hour to an hour and a half. During this time, the optometrist will assess your eyes and see if prescription eyewear would benefit you.

What is comprehensive optometry?

A comprehensive eye exam to assess your visual system and eye health involves a number of different of tests. Unlike a simple vision screening, which only assesses your vision, a comprehensive eye exam includes a battery of tests in order to do a complete evaluation of the health of your eyes and your vision.

Can optometrist write prescriptions?

Unlike an ophthalmologist, an optometrist is not a surgical specialist and cannot treat more serious eye conditions. Optometrists can prescribe controlled medications for eye conditions. Depending on the state legislation, some optometrists can also perform minor surgeries.

What happens if you wear glasses that aren’t your prescription?

However, please, don’t wear prescription glasses if you don’t need them. While they may not directly damage your eyes, they will alter the quality of your vision which can lead to eye strain and headaches. Your vision is an important part of your quality of life for your entire life, so protect it carefully.