Optometry FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I approach for eye examination or changes in my vision?

You can visit an Optometrist or an Ophthalmologist for changes in vision.

2. How often should my eyes be tested?

Once in every two to three years, a general eye examination is recommended. Children should be examined at the age of 3 before starting pre-school and should be reassessed throughout their life every two to three years. Annual checks are recommended if you use contact lenses and your optometrist will schedule your consecutive visits. Your optometrist is assessing your overall ocular health as well as your vision.


3. What do you check for in an eye exam?

Visual acuity, eye health and wellness, presence of eye diseases, are evaluated by a series of tests check for eye diseases.

4. What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism is another common condition that results in blurry or distorted vision caused by an eye that is not completely round. Similar to hyperopia and myopia, astigmatism is commonly treated with glasses or contact lenses.

5. What does "optometrist with TPA endorsement" mean?

Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents endorsement is a certification which enables the Optometrists to prescribe and treat certain conditions of the eye with medicines.

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