Project Description
What is a refraction test?
A refraction test is usually given as part of a routine eye examination. It may also be called a vision test. This test tells your eye doctor exactly what prescription you need in your glasses or contact lenses.
Normally, a value of 20/20 is considered to be optimum, or perfect vision. Individuals who have 20/20 vision are able to read letters that are 3/8 of an inch tall from 20 feet away.
If you don’t have 20/20 vision, you have what is called a refractive error. A refractive error means that the light is not bending properly when it passes through the lens of your eye. The refraction test will tell your doctor what prescription lens you should use in order to have 20/20 vision.
The results of the test are used to diagnose the following conditions:
- Astigmatism, a refractive problem with the eye related to the shape of the lens, which causes blurry vision
Hyperopia, which is also known as farsightedness
- Myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness
Presbyopia, a condition related to aging that causes lens of the eye to have trouble focusing
The results of the test can help diagnose the following conditions:
Macular degeneration, a condition related to aging that affects your sharp central vision
Retinal vessel occlusion, a condition that causes the small blood vessels near the retina to be blocked
- Retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition that damages the retina
Retinal detachment, when the retina detaches from the rest of the eye
MEET OUR DOCTORS
A group of experts who have distinguished themselves as innovative leaders in their chosen disciplines. As part of an academic medical center, our doctors have access to advanced diagnostics, treatments, and research that may not yet be widely available elsewhere.
Completed her Bachelor from Kent State University in Spanish Literature & her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
Practiced in southern Florida before he moved to central Ohio. He regularly manages a wide range of ocular conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, red eyes, & more
OUR PATIENTS SAY
We want to make sure you enjoy healthy, happy eyes for as long as possible.
I started having an issue with my eye and was getting a little nervous about it, so I walked in to this Visionworks location hoping I would be able to get it checked out….and I was! They fit me in and I felt I received a really thorough exam. The two staff members who helped me were so friendly and caring so I would like to thank Antoinette and Lynn. And a very special thank you to the care I received from Dr Benoit. She was amazing!
I had a great experience and the staff were great. I felt welcomed soon a I walked through the doors. The customer service was great and went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met. Glasses, contacts etc..
I’ve been going here for ten yrs! I wont go anywhere else. My favorite people when comes to my eye care!
