Spanish Eye Tests
Regular eye tests can help detect eye conditions before the effects become more noticeable. It is advisable to have your eyes tested every two years as they examine your vision for glasses and also act as an essential health check for your eyes.
Optometrists can check for eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts as well as glaucoma, which if left undetected may take away a lot of vision without you noticing. A full eye test should take about 30 minutes.
Some indications that you need to have an eye test:
- when you cannot see clearly, read street signs whilst driving or have difficulty reading
- when you have vision related problems which might include:
- headaches when reading or using the computer
- double vision
- confusion of colours (especially greens with browns)
- inability to read magazines with reading glasses on
- tripping over steps or gutters
- bumping into objects on one side
- glare problems in normal lighting levels
- difficulty in seeing at night
The eye test you are probably most familiar with is when the optometrist measures your vision on the letter chart. They also assess the health of your eyes, measure the pressure, ensure your eyes are working together efficiently and check your reading performance.
If something unusual is detected in the eye test, your optometrist may use an eye dropper to dilate your pupil and examine the back of your eye. In some cases you may have your peripheral side vision measured using a visual field machine, or your retina photographed using a digital camera – again which shows the back of your eye.
A contact lens consultation is a slightly longer eye test when the optometrist measures the front of your eyes and determines the best possible contact lenses for your particular needs. There are a number of choices available in contact lens and your optometrist will be able to recommend the most suitable type for your lifestyle. They will also teach you how to use and maintain your contact lenses
Vision problems sometimes cause children learning difficulties at school and they might need glasses or eye exercises to help them see well. Older people with eye conditions like a cataract or macular degeneration can have problems reading small print and might need special filters, stronger glasses or special magnifiers to read more easily.