Ask an Optometrist: What’s New in Eye Exams?

If you haven’t seen the eye doctor in a few years, you might be surprised by how much has changed.Even if we don’t give it much thought in our day-to-day routines, we all understand how crucial good vision is to our lives. In fact, it’s one of the key indicators of overall good health.But if you’ve been putting off your eye exams for whatever reason, you might be in for a surprise. New technology has upped the game on eye exams and vision screenings to make it a more comfortable, pleasant, and efficient experience, says Julie Blake, O.D., an optometrist with Doctor’s Exchange of Alabama located within America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses in Homewood, Alabama.Here’s an “insider’s tour” of what’s new and improved at the eye doctor’s office.Eye exams are an essential part of your health care routine. Find an exam time that fits your schedule!Change #1: Digital Eye Exams With an On-Screen Optometrist“A virtual eye exam is a great way to improve access for many patients,” says Dr. Blake. Th...