Vision Testing Clinic Questions and Answers

Vision tests are tests of the different functions of your eyes. For example, the tests can measure the ability of your eyes to see details at far distances. The tests can also check your ability to see details at near distances, check for gaps in your field of vision, evaluate your ability to see color, evaluate your depth perception, and more. Often, vision tests are done during examinations for eye health, but they can be done in other instances too.

There are actually many different kinds of vision tests, and each one consists of different things. For example, with the visual acuity (sharpness) test, a professional may ask you to read letters of different sizes on an eye chart. Each eye may be tested by itself, then both eyes may be tested together. There’s also the refraction test (for prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses), the visual field test (to check for gaps in vision), and the color vision test (for colors). Each test is different, but each is simple and comfortable.

Yes, vision testing is comfortable for the patient. You shouldn’t feel any discomfort during any of the tests. The professional may use dilating drops for your test, but these drops are harmless. When you see a professional for a consultation, the professional will give you a better idea of what to expect from vision testing, but you can expect to be comfortable during your test.

You might want or need a vision test if you have blurry vision, poor vision, or a similar issue related to your sight. Here’s a list of some of the common reasons to get vision testing:

If you have blurred vision, poor vision, vision loss, gaps in vision, color blindness, etc.
To screen for certain eye diseases
To monitor an eye problem, like diabetic retinopathy
To see if you need glasses or contact lenses or a new prescription for glasses or lenses
If you recently had a stroke or head injury
To get or renew your driver’s licence
If your child has trouble reading, poor performance in school, or blurred vision
For some types of employment, like truck driving
As a necessary part of a routine eye exam to screen for vision problems

If you want or need vision testing for a different reason, you can call us at Immediate Care of Oklahoma. We should be able to see you for any reason.

Yes, there is! Immediate Care of Oklahoma is a vision testing clinic near you. We have multiple locations all throughout the Oklahoma region. If you’d like to learn more about vision testing with us, or if you’d like to have a consultation for vision testing, call our clinic today. During a simple consultation, we’ll help you determine whether you need a test and which test you’ll need.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!