Category Archives: Eye Tests

Low-Tech Eye Chart Still Valuable for Monitoring Visual Acuity

Anyone who’s been to an eye doctor for a checkup, knows about the eye chart. With all the modern technology available to eye doctors, the highly non-technical eye chart is still a valuable tool for your eye doctor to use … Read more..

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Your Eyes and Coordination Misalignment

  Eye coordination is the ability of both your eyes to work together. Each eye sees a slightly different image and your brain, through a process called fusion, blends these two images into one three-dimensional picture. When your eyes are … Read more..

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The Differences Between an Eye Exam and a Sight Test

In some provinces, many optical stores offer sight tests or vision tests using automated machinery. This is not the same exam you will get from an eye doctor. Let’s explore the differences between an eye exam and a sight test. … Read more..

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The Different Types of Eye Charts and 20/20 Vision

When you go for an eye exam, your eye doctor uses an eye chart to measure how well you see at a distance compared with others. The classic example of an eye chart is the Snellen eye chart, which was … Read more..

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