Routine Eye Examination: What to Expect, Tests Included & When to Book
A routine eye examination is not just a glasses check. It looks at your vision, your prescription, and the health of your eyes in one visit, which is why many Waterloo patients book one before they notice a major problem. What Is a Routine Eye Examination? A routine eye examination checks both how well you […]
Visual Field Test Explained: 24-2, 30-2, 10-2 & 24-2C
A visual field test is simpler than it sounds. It checks how well you see straight ahead and off to the sides while you keep your eyes fixed on one central target. If you have been told you need one, this guide explains the names, the numbers, and what the results can and cannot tell […]
Air Puff Eye Test: What It Measures, What Results Mean, and If It Hurts
Most people think the air puff eye test is the worst part of an eye exam. They’re wrong. For most patients, it lasts a split second, does not touch the eye, and tells us one useful thing: your intraocular pressure, or IOP, which means the pressure inside the eye. What the Air Puff Eye Test […]
20/20 Vision Test Explained: How to Read a Snellen Chart
Most people think a 20 20 eye vision test tells them everything about their eyes. It does not. 20/20 describes distance visual acuity on a chart, not your prescription, not your eye health, and not whether you will need glasses for reading or screen work. What a 20/20 eye vision test actually means 20/20 means […]
Depth Perception Test: Home Checks, Eye Exam Tests & When to See an Optometrist
Most people think a depth perception test is just a vision sharpness check. It is not. A proper depth perception test looks at how both eyes and the brain work together to judge space, distance, and 3D relationships. What a depth perception test checks A depth perception exam checks stereopsis, which is the brain’s ability […]
Slit Lamp Exam: What It Is, What It Detects & What to Expect
Most people hear “slit lamp exam” and picture a separate hospital test. It usually is not. A slit lamp exam is a close-up part of a comprehensive eye exam where the optometrist uses a microscope and a narrow beam of light to examine the front of the eye, and sometimes deeper structures too. It is […]
Eye Exam During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What Changes, When to Call
Most people think you should avoid an eye exam during pregnancy unless something is badly wrong. That is usually not true. In most cases, you can get an eye exam while pregnant, but the exam plan may be adjusted based on your symptoms, health history, stage of pregnancy, and whether dilation or medicated drops are […]
Annual Eye Check Up: Do You Need One Every Year?
Most people think an annual eye check up is just a quick prescription update. It is not. An annual eye check up usually means a comprehensive eye exam that checks both how you see and how healthy your eyes are. What Is an Annual Eye Check Up and Do You Really Need One Every Year? […]
What Age Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam in Ontario?
Most people think a child needs to know letters before a proper eye exam. They’re wrong. The recommended age for first eye exam in Ontario is in the first year, often around 6 to 9 months according to Canadian optometry guidance, and children can be assessed earlier if there are concerns . A first eye […]
Eye Dilation Side Effects: What’s Normal, How Long It Lasts & When to Worry
Most people think eye dilation side effects mean something went wrong. They usually do not. After a dilated eye exam, the common after effects of eye dilation are larger pupils, light sensitivity, blurry near vision, and glare that fade as the drops wear off, usually over 4–6 hours, though 4–24 hours can still be normal […]