4 Things to Do Before Your Next Eye Exam
Posted on: 22 January 2019
If you have an upcoming eye exam and it's been a while since your last one, you'll want to make sure you come prepared. This includes filling out your new patient paperwork (if appropriate) ahead of time, as well as checking with your health insurance provider to make sure your vision benefits are in place. In addition to this, there are a few other steps you'll want to take to prepare for your eye exam.
Write Down a List of Questions
Do you have any questions or concerns about your eye/vision health? If so, then you'll want to write them down to bring to your appointment so you don't forget. This should include questions about changes in your vision, laser surgery (if this is something you're interested in), and anything else you may be able to think of.
Designate a Driver to Get Home
If your appointment will require pupil dilation (and there's a good chance it will), you'll want to have a trusted friend or family member to drive you home. Your eyes will be very sensitive to light following pupil dilation, so you won't want to be driving.
Grab Your Current Glasses or Contacts
Your eye doctor will want to know your current prescription and what, if any, corrective eyewear you're wearing on a regular basis, so be sure to bring in any prescription glasses, sunglasses, or contacts with you to your appointment. If you're seeing a new eye doctor or one other than the one who wrote your corrective vision prescription, you may also want to contact the office and ask them to forward your patient documents to your new doctor.
Create a List of Medications
There are many prescription medications that can interfere with your vision, causing side effects such as blurry vision. This is why it's a good idea to bring a current list of any prescription medications and vitamins you're taking—especially if you've noticed any recent changes in your vision. Your doctor will be able to review the list and determine whether or not anything on it could be a culprit for your vision changes.
These are just a few of the most important steps you'll want to take before you head in for your next eye exam. From there, you can make sure you make the most of your appointment and receive the best care. If you have any questions before your appointment, be sure to contact your optometrist's office.
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