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Eye Examination: What Does It Include?

An overview of a medical eye examination, including vision measurement, focusing, eye pressure and assessment of the different structures of the eye.

Eye Examination: What Does It Include?

What does an eye examination include?

A comprehensive eye examination evaluates visual function as well as the health of the eye. Tests are selected according to age, symptoms and medical history.

Common parts of the examination

Testing may include visual acuity, refraction, examination of the cornea and lens, eye-pressure measurement and assessment of the retina and optic nerve.

Additional investigations

Pupil dilation, OCT imaging, visual-field testing or other investigations may be recommended when clinically indicated.