How to Prepare for an Eye Exam

Eye exams are recommended once per year for most people, although the frequency of the exams may differ based on your individual symptoms and family history. To ensure your eye exam runs as smoothly as possible when you visit Dr. Nakhlis in Lincolnshire, you need to take a few steps ahead of time to prepare. Before visiting our family eye doctor at Eye See, follow these steps to prepare for your exam.

Bring Your Current Prescription 

If you are currently wearing eyeglasses or contacts with a prescription, make sure to bring them with you to the appointment. Our eye doctor will be able to assess how well your current prescription is working and what changes need to be made to your prescription moving forward.

Make Note of Any Vision Issues

If you have recently been experiencing vision problems like blurred vision, poor depth perception, light sensitivity, or headaches, make a list of these symptoms. Better yet, document the type of symptoms you’re experiencing, the time and date of the symptoms, and the frequency of each symptom. Take note of any activities that may cause the symptoms to worsen or improve. This information can help our eye doctor determine the root cause of the symptoms.

Familiarize Yourself with Your Family Eye Health History

Macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye conditions are hereditary, which means they are passed down from mother or father to the child. Therefore, before your eye exam, speak with your family about their eye health history. Do they have or have previously had problems with their vision? Have they been diagnosed with an eye condition? This type of family history will help Dr. Nakhlis better examine your eyes and develop an appropriate treatment plan if needed.

Visit Our Optometrist in Lincolnshire, IL

Our family eye care clinic in Lincolnshire provides eye exams and more for our patients in Lincolnshire  and the surrounding communities. We provide quality eye care for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. If it is time for an eye exam for someone in your family, or if you are experiencing vision issues, call our team today at (847) 243-3330 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.