Patient History: The doctor will ask about any current eye or vision problems, overall health, medications, and any family history of eye conditions.

Visual Acuity Test: This measures how clearly each eye can see, often using a reading chart.

Preliminary Tests: These can include evaluations of depth perception, color vision, eye muscle movements, peripheral vision, and pupil response to light.

Keratometry/Topography: These tests measure the curvature of the cornea, which is important for fitting contact lenses.

Refraction: This determines the lens power needed to compensate for any refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism).

Eye Muscle Movement Test: This checks how well your eyes can follow a moving object and move together.

Pupil Dilation: Drops are used to dilate your pupils, allowing the doctor to examine the retina and optic nerve more thoroughly.

Intraocular Pressure Test: This measures the pressure inside your eyes to check for glaucoma.

Retinal Examination: The doctor examines the back of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels.

Slit-Lamp Examination: This uses a special microscope to examine the structures at the front of your eye.

Cover/Uncover Test: This checks for alignment issues or strabismus.