Serving patients in Macedon, Geneva, Canandaigua, and surrounding Rochester-area communities in the Finger Lakes region.
What Is an Eye Exam?
A comprehensive eye exam evaluates your vision and checks the overall health of your eyes. During your visit, your optometrist will assess how well you see and screen for eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?
- Adults 18–64: Every 1–2 years
- Adults 65+: Annually
- Children: As recommended by their pediatric eye doctor
- Patients with diabetes, glaucoma, or family history of eye disease: Annually or as advised
What Happens During an Eye Exam?
- Review of your medical and vision history
- Vision testing to check how clearly you see
- Prescription testing for glasses or contact lenses
- Eye muscle and coordination testing
- Eye pressure testing to screen for glaucoma
- Detailed exam of the front and back of your eyes
- Eye dilation (if recommended)
If your eyes are dilated, your vision may be blurry for several hours. You may want to arrange a ride or bring sunglasses.
Types of Eye Tests in a Routine Eye Exam
Your optometrist may perform several tests to evaluate your vision and eye health, including:
- Visual Acuity Test: Measures how clearly you see at different distances
- Manifest Refraction: Determines your eyeglass or contact lens prescription
- Eye Muscle Function Test: Evaluates how your eye muscles move and work together
- Binocular Vision Assessment: Tests depth perception and focusing ability
- Peripheral Vision Test (Confrontation Fields): Checks your side vision
- Eye Pressure Test: Screens for glaucoma by measuring intraocular pressure
- Eye Health Evaluation: Examines the front and back of your eyes using specialized equipment
Why Choose The Eye Care Center for Your Eye Exam
- Three convenient locations in Macedon, Geneva, and Canandaigua, NY
- Experienced optometrists and advanced diagnostic technology
- Comprehensive eye care for children, adults, and seniors
- Personalized treatment plans for glasses, contact lenses, and eye health conditions
Schedule Your Eye Exam Today
Protect your vision with comprehensive eye care from trusted optometrists serving the Finger Lakes and Rochester-area communities.
Schedule an AppointmentEye Exam FAQs
Most eye exams take between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on testing and dilation.
Adults should have an exam every 1–2 years, while seniors and patients with eye conditions should go yearly.
Costs vary based on insurance and testing. Contact our office to verify your benefits.
Your doctor will review results, discuss prescriptions, and recommend follow-up care if needed.
We accept a variety of vision and medical insurance plans that cover routine and medically necessary exams. Contact us to confirm coverage.
