A general eye examination is a comprehensive examination to assess the overall health of the eyes and visual system. It is recommended to be performed regularly every year, even for people who do not have any vision problems.
A general eye examination plays an important role in the early detection and treatment of eye diseases. It can also show signs of systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
A general eye examination usually includes the following steps:
Visual Acuity Test: This test is used to assess how clearly you can see distant and near objects.
Refractive Error Test: Checks for refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
Eye Pressure Measurement: Helps diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma.
Eyelids and Eyelashes Examination: Checks for infection, inflammation or other abnormalities.
Biomicroscopic Examination: A slit lamp is used to examine the front part of the eye (cornea, iris, lens) and the back part (vitreous, retina, optic nerve) in detail.
Ophthalmologic Examination: The back of the eye is examined in detail using drops that dilate the pupil.
Color Vision Test: Checks for color blindness or other color vision problems.
Eye Muscle Test: The mobility and coordination of the eye muscles are evaluated.
Eye Fatigue Assessment: Symptoms of eye strain and risk factors such as computer use are questioned.
For people who do not have any vision problems, it is recommended to have a general eye examination every year. However, people with high eye risk may need more frequent examinations.
People in this group are
- Adults aged 40 and over
- People with systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or heart disease
- Those with a family history of eye disease
- Regular contact lens wearers
- Experiencing symptoms such as redness, itching, blurred vision, double vision or pain in the eyes
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