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Early detection and diagnosis of vision problems are crucial to preventing complications to your vision over time. Eye exams are a quick, painless and cost-effective way to know the status of your eye health.

Even if your vision is currently in good health, preventative health care like eye exams is essential to avoiding future vision loss and other eye health issues.

What happens during an eye exam?

Factors like your overall health, prior visits, and current symptoms all go into account when determining what tests will happen during your next eye exam. Generally speaking, the following occurs during your typical adult eye exam:

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Why exactly are eye exams so important?

  • eye exams in IndianaDisease prevention & early detection of serious health problems
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A significant amount of eye diseases don’t present with obvious symptoms and can lay dormant for a long period of time. You may not notice a problem with your vision until it’s too late and a serious problem has developed. One common instance of this is Glaucoma, which is known for a silent progression until permanent vision loss occurs.

By receiving regular eye exams, optometrists can evaluate the blood vessels in your retina for any warning signs of systemic disease and other complications. Routine eye checkups reveal many...

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  • Studies show United States adults spend

    10+ Hours on digital devices

Overexposure to blue light can lead to computer vision syndrome, a condition that can cause headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, dry eyes, and more.

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5 - 18 YEARS Once a year
19 - 60 YEARS Every 1-2 years or as recommended by doctor
60+ YEARS Once a year

*Our doctors of optometry provide eye exams for children aged 5 and older. For children younger than 5, please contact us for a referral.

If chronic conditions like diabetes or glaucoma run in your family, you may need more frequent checkups. Our optometrists provideeye exams for patients with diabetes and are qualified to treat eye problems associated with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

If any of the following are true, it’s time to schedule an exam ASAP:

  • You can’t remember when your last eye exam was
  • You regularly use a computer, tablet, smartphone, or other digital screens for extended periods
  • You experience headaches, squinting, or blurred vision
  • Driving at night has become difficult
  • You’ve noticed a sudden increase in ‘floaters,’ spots, and/or bright flashes
  • You have chronic eye pain, redness, dryness, itching, discharge, or irritated skin around the eyes
  • You’ve experienced an injury to the eye or eye area

If you notice any changes in your vision or eyes, it’s in your best interest to see an optometrist right away. Identifying issues early means the treatment is likely to be easier and more successful. Eye exams for seniors are recommended annually for early detection of any age-related vision changes.

How often you need an eye exam

How much does an eye exam cost?

We’re currently offering extensive eye exams for only $69* at all Heartland Visions locations in Indiana, including contact lens exams!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do at-home online eye exams work?

At-home eye exams provide limited and insufficient information in that they are not able to evaluate the health of your eyes. Optometrist-administered eye exams are comprehensive, health-focused and precise. Although at-home eye exams can give you a small amount of information about your eyesight, seeing an eye doctor to assess your eye health is always recommended. 

How much do eye exams cost?

Eye exams are only $69* at Heartland Vision.

What does an eye exam include?

Your overall health, health history and current eye-related concerns all determine what your unique eye exam and eye care will look like. Your eye exam may include: 

  • A review of your health history as it relates to your vision 
  • Screening for environmental conditions related to your occupation, hobbies or other factors that could impact your eye health
  • Vision chart tests to measure your visual acuity at near and far distances.

 

You may also have any of the tests below, which measure your depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, eye muscle function and how pupils respond to light.

  • Refraction Tests: During a refraction test, your eye doctor measures how well different lenses you look through focus light. You'll let your eye doctor know which lens option provides you with clearer vision. A refraction test lets your optometrist refine the lens power you need to accurately correct vision problems including nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.
  • Keratometry Tests: During a keratometry test, your eye doctor will focus a circle of light on your cornea (the clear outer part of your eye) to measure its reflection. This lets your optometrist measure the contour of your eye to assess for astigmatism and to achieve the proper fit for contact lenses. 
  • Tonometry Tests: Tonometry tests measure your eye pressure to detect pressure-related eye diseases such as glaucoma. Our eyes produce and drain clear fluid, and if your eyes have drainage problems, pressure can build up and damage your optic nerves. During a tonometry test, an instrument releases a small puff of air as a sensor measures the corresponding indentation on your eye’s surface.
  • Eye Movement Tests: Your eye doctor may perform tests to assess how well your eyes focus and work together. Eye movement tests let your optometrist identify problems affecting your focus or binocular vision.
  • Dilation Tests: Your optometrist may dilate your pupils with eye drops to get a better view of your retinas, your optic nerves and other internal eye structures. In some cases, Optomap® dilation-free retinal imaging allows your doctor to conduct a comprehensive retinal exam without dilating your eyes. 
  • Contact Lens Exams: If you wear or would like to wear contacts, you’ll need a contact lens exam and fitting in addition to a comprehensive eye exam. A contact lens exam includes special tests to measure your pupils and irises, map your corneas and evaluate your tear films. Contact lens wearers need to have their eyes checked regularly for any damage or changes the contact lens use may have caused.

What should you NOT do before an eye exam?

  • Don't forget to bring your glasses or contacts! 
  • Don't consume alcohol or caffeine before your exam. 
  • Don't forget to bring your insurance card if you have insurance. 

How often should I get an eye exam?

The recommended frequency for eye exams depends on your age.

For infants and young children, an initial eye exam is recommended at 6 months of age with follow-up exams at 3 years old before 5K.

Annual eye exams are recommended for children ages 6-18.

For adults ages 19-60, an eye exam every 1-2 years is recommended, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

Individuals 60 or older should get a yearly eye exam. 

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