Optometry and Visiometry

OPTOMETRY

An optical exam is a comprehensive examination performed by an optometrist to assess a person's overall eye health and visual ability. This analysis is not limited to measuring vision clarity but also involves a series of tests that analyze different aspects of the visual system, ensuring that the patient receives the appropriate treatment to correct vision disorders or prevent eye conditions.

The evaluation begins with a thorough interview, where the optometrist collects information about the patient's medical and ocular history, family history, and any symptoms such as eye discomfort, blurred vision, eye strain, or difficulty distinguishing between near and far objects. This initial information is crucial for guiding the specific tests that will be performed later. The most common evaluations included in the optometric exam include:

• Evaluation of visual acuity

• Refraction test

• Binocular vision test

• Eye health inspection

• Depth perception

• Ocular motility

• Assessment of color perception

• Review of eye coordination and focus

VISIOMETRY

Visiometry is a specific type of medical examination used to measure a person's visual abilities, providing important information about their eye health. This procedure focuses on different aspects of vision, covering both distance and near vision, allowing visual performance to be assessed in various situations and distances. This test analyzes visual acuity, i.e., the clarity of vision.

Likewise, vision testing includes the ability to recognize colors, which helps detect potential problems with color perception, such as color blindness or difficulty differentiating certain shades. Another important element examined during vision testing is depth perception, a fundamental visual function for daily and professional activities, such as driving, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require spatial precision. The exam determines whether the patient needs corrective lenses in their daily life.