Eye Exam Checklist

11/5/2014

To ensure a successful eye examination there are something you as a patient should do. Here is a list VSP suggest to go over before scheduling your next eye health examination.

What to think about before your visit:

Have I noticed any eye problems such as blurry vision, flashes of light, poor night vision, or double vision?
Do I have trouble judging distances or distinguishing between reds and greens?
Is a vision problem making me nervous about doing certain activities?
Am I willing to listen to the eye doctor’s advice about fixing my vision problems, even if it might be difficult?
How well am I taking care of my glasses or contacts? Do I take my contacts out each night and rinse them thoroughly?
Have I had any health issues, injuries, operations, or sicknesses lately that my eye doctor should know about?
Does my family have a history of eye problems such as glaucoma or cataracts?

What to bring:

Your current glasses, sunglasses, and contacts
A list of current medications—and not just prescription medications. Your eye doctor can look at the list and determine if your medications could be affecting your vision.
The name and address of your primary care doctor
Your vision insurance information
A list of the questions you want to ask your doctor so you don’t forget them

30 Comments

Vanessa Blair link

7/18/2018 09:34:33 pm

My brother's eyes are blurry and mom and is worried about him. It was explained here that when visiting an eye doctor, he should bring his vision insurance. Furthermore, it's advisable to go to an experienced eye exam doctor.

Camille Devaux link

9/24/2018 05:56:14 pm

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about what she wants to get an eye exam. She wants to make sure that she is prepared for her visit. It would make sense to bring your insurance information to the exam.

Gillian Babcock link

12/10/2018 03:57:12 pm

My brother's eyes are blurry and he wanted to have it corrected before going back to college. It was mentioned here that it will be best to visit an eye doctor if she has a blurry vision and bring his current glasses. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire professionals when dealing with eye exams.

Taylor Bishop link

12/20/2018 05:06:19 am

I wanted to thank you for explaining some things to do to prepare for an eye exam. It's good to know that you should think if your family has a history of eye problems. I wouldn't mind knowing if you should think of only your immediate family or if it could be useful to think of your extended family's history as well.

Caden Dahl link

1/4/2019 05:44:22 pm

I do think it's time for me to get my eyes checked as it has been a while. As you said here, there are some things that you should think about before going. I'd for sure listen to the eye doctor on any advice they would give me, as you did mention.

Hazel Owens link

1/15/2019 12:48:54 pm

That's interesting that you should bring your sunglasses when going to an eye exam. My daughter has been complaining that the board in her class has gotten really blurry, so I'm looking for an eye doctor I can take her to. Once I find a doctor, I'll have to make sure she brings her sunglasses even though they don't have a prescription since they could also affect her eyesight.

1/29/2019 11:39:19 pm

My mom's vision is blurry and she wants to make sure that it can be corrected. It was suggested here that it will be best to check the family history for any eye related issues. Furthermore, it's recommended to go to a trusted optometrist for quality eye care.

Ellie Davis link

1/30/2019 05:38:26 pm

Thank you for pointing out what you should have during a checkup. I'm needing to get my eyes checked. I'll have to look into finding the best eye doctor in my area.

Amy Winters link

2/6/2019 11:49:04 am

Thanks for pointing out that we should see an eye doctor if we have a vision problem that makes us nervous about doing certain activities. Lately I've been nervous about driving at night because I've had trouble seeing in the low light. I didn't know if that was cause enough to get an eye exam, so I'm glad you shared that info here.

Adrian Jones link

2/6/2019 09:38:17 pm

What I like is the fact that it lists out what one needs to keep in mind and bring along before booking an appointment to an eye doctor. I'm currently looking for an optometrist so I can get my eyes checked. I've been having difficulty seeing things at a distance, and it's problematic trying to squint at things that are far away.

Dean Phillips link

3/29/2019 04:11:35 pm

I like how you said to check and see if your family has a history of eye problems before visiting an optometrist. My wife has been complaining about blurry vision and headaches lately. It may be beneficial for her to see an optometrist about eye testing.

Sariah Meagle link

4/10/2019 04:55:49 pm

Now that you mentioned that I should think about if I get blurry vision lately, I thought about visiting an optometrist for an eye exam. I think I have some trouble distinguishing redds from greens so I might have to check if their services include exams for that. Since my family has a history with glaucoma, it may be time for me to have myself checked soon.

Daphne Gilpin link

5/7/2019 10:00:14 am

Thanks for explaining that we should bring a list of our current medications, including any non-prescription supplements we take. Lately I've been feeling motivated to do better at my preventative healthcare, including eye care. I'm glad I read your article because you helped me feel a lot more prepared to go see an eye doctor!

Mindy Jollie link

7/29/2019 12:24:53 pm

I'm glad you covered what to bring to an eye exam. I would probably forget most of this. I'm actually due for an eye exam, so I'll have to find a good optometrist so I can get checked out.

VICTOR URSAN link

8/25/2019 02:24:26 am

Every optometry office should post some eye exam preparation steps beforehand to make it a pleasant experience for patient and help reducing uncomfortable situations.

Shaylee Packer link

1/10/2020 05:01:08 am

Having a list of specific questions you want to ask the doctor seems like a good idea. I always seem to come up with questions prior to the appointment, then when I am in the office, I forget them all. I will make sure that I write them all down the next time I have an appointment.

Michaela Hemsley link

5/19/2020 11:33:58 am

Thanks for pointing out that before getting an eye exam it's important to think about if you are nervous about doing specific activities because of your vision. I am thinking about going to see an eye doctor because I feel like lately I have been having a harder time seeing at night while I am driving. It would probably be helpful to bring this up if I went so that the doctor could make sure I could get the right corrective lenses for that particular situation.

Franklin White link

6/29/2020 01:52:21 pm

Thanks for the tip to bring a list of your current medication when getting an eye exam done. This can help the optometrist figure out of something else is missing with your eyesight. If I ever go to get an eye exam done then I'll do this so I can see if my medication is making my right eye go blurry or if it's just age.

kate hansen link

10/26/2020 10:20:36 am

It's good to know that you should consider if you have any new vision changes when getting an eye exam. My sister was telling me last night about how she wants to look into getting an eye exam to see if she needs to get better glasses, and she wanted to know more tips about what to do before her visit. I'll make sure to pass this information along to her once she finds an optometrist that can give her an eye exam.

Rebecca Gardner link

11/6/2020 10:53:10 am

I like your suggestion to ask ourselves if we're willing to take whatever advice the eye doctor gives us, even if it's hard. My husband wants to get a comprehensive exam for glaucoma within the next few weeks for peace of mind. I appreciate you sharing this advice I can discuss with him to make sure he's fully prepared for the appointment beforehand!

Taylor Hicken link

4/27/2021 09:12:42 pm

I appreciated it when you shared that it is great to undergo an eye examination if you have noticed any problems with your eyesight. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is worried about her son who has been complaining that he is unable to see clearly in class. I will suggest to her looking for a reliable eye doctor who can conduct an eye examination for her son.

John Carston link

4/1/2022 07:15:37 pm

I love that you talked about the importance of following the guidelines to have a development for your eyes. My cousin mentioned to me last week that he is having issues with his eyes sight due to digital eye strain and asked what could be the best treatment to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to convince him to have an eye exam at the trusted eye clinic in town as they can provide preventative care for him.

Afton Jackson link

8/11/2022 09:00:27 pm

My son has been complaining about "seeing double" lately a lot, and I can't help but worry that it's a condition that might be developing into something worse. Reading your article has definitely made me think that this is something I should pay attention to since it's probably going to become a lot more difficult to treat if we don't do anything immediately. I'll go and look for an eye exam expert that can help me figure out what my son needs.

Braden Bills link

9/13/2022 07:27:20 am

I've been having a hard time reading street signs lately. It makes sense that I would want to go in for an eye exam to see if I need glasses. I'll be sure to bring up that my family has a history of eyesight issues.

Eli Richardson link

10/3/2022 12:28:14 pm

It's helpful to know how we'd prepare for an eye exam and why it's important to write down important details. Over the past weeks, I started having issues with my eyesight since it takes me some effort to read signs from a distance, so I think it's time to get checked by a specialist. I appreciate your advice on considering if we have any medical conditions when visiting an eye doctor.

Mia Evans link

10/5/2022 11:03:07 pm

It's interesting to know that providing your current medications would also be looked at by the doctor to determine if there is anything affecting your vision. In that case, I should mention this to my aunt who might want to get an eye exam this weekend. It's because she started to have blurry vision when she reached the age of 50. But she also has maintenance medications due to her high blood pressure, so there might be an effect because of that.

Olivia Smart link

11/15/2022 01:23:25 pm

Thank you for explaining that you should think about whether you've noticed problems like poor night vision. I've been wondering if there's anything I should do to prepare for our eye doctor visit next week. I'll be sure to think about this and be ready to answer any questions they may have.

Millie Hue link

12/14/2022 01:08:57 am

I like that you talked about being able to listen to the doctor even when it is difficult to fix our vision problems. I will keep that in mind now that I am reaching my 30s, and I have been experiencing blurry vision. It might be caused by getting older, so I plan to see a doctor for eye care purposes and to be able to keep my vision in good condition even when I reach my 60s.

Steve Smith link

1/17/2023 02:59:59 pm

I like how you mentioned that experiencing blurry vision is one way to identify eyesight problems. My son told me yesterday that he was having issues with his eyes sight due to digital eye strain. He asked if I had ideas on the best treatment for him. I love this helpful article, I'll convince him to have an eye exam at the trusted eye care service to gather information about the best treatment.

Victoria Addington link

12/28/2023 01:29:12 am

It helped when you mentioned that optometrists can define of your medications could be affecting your vision. My friend told me that his vision is getting blurry. I should advise him to see an optometrist for proper care.

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