What to Expect During a Low Vision Evaluation
How do you know you could benefit from a low vision exam? A low-vision eye exam is specifically suited to individuals who have certain signs they are suffering from low vision, such as eye fatigue and trouble seeing close-up items. Here are a few questions you may have about what to expect during your low-vision exam with us at The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina.
How long will the full evaluation take?
In general, you can expect your low vision exam to take about an hour. Part of that time will be spent discussing your family medical history, your medical history, and your existing and prior optometric health concerns. In order to get a full understanding of what could be affecting your vision, we take our time to get to know your eyes and you.
What aspects of your vision will be tested?
Several types of visual tests will be performed during the low vision exam. In many cases, tests will be individualized depending on what we suspect could be causing your issues. A few examples of tests that may be performed during your low vision exam include:
- Depth perception tests to examine how your eyes are perceiving depth from various angles
- Visual field tests to detect issues in either your central or peripheral vision
- Color vision testing to accurately reveal issues with color perception
- Visual acuity tests to determine vision capabilities from various distances
By the end of your full exam, we will have a much better understanding of how you see and how we could potentially help.
Contact Us for a Low Vision Evaluation in Charlotte
Low vision issues can affect your quality of life, but we may be able to help. Contact us at the office of The Low Vision Centers of North Carolina to schedule an appointment for your low vision evaluation in Charlotte, NC.
