CustomEyes
  • Services
    • What We Do
    • Insurance
    • Order Contacts
  • 8 Locations
    • View Locations
    • Doctors
  • Eyewear
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Services
    • What We Do
    • Insurance
    • Order Contacts
  • 8 Locations
    • View Locations
    • Doctors
  • Eyewear
  • Careers
  • Blog
Book Appointment

Eye Care

Comparing Online Vision Tests to In-Person Eye Exams

January 27, 2022

Modern technology has truly changed all our lives. Dentists have 3D modeling capabilities now that allow them to recreate teeth perfectly fit for your mouth. Eye doctors can now see the entire shape of your eye when in the past they could only guess based on the way light refracted.

As everything in our society transitions to the online environment, you may think an online vision test may eventually replace an in-person eye exam. However, there are essential components of the in-person eye exam that will not be replaced by an online test, now, or ever.

[adrotate group=”2″]

Online Vision Tests: The Pros and Cons

During the COVID global pandemic, being able to test your vision for prescription changes from the comfort of your home was great indeed, and there is some evidence to suggest that the technology for these exams is there, with regards to your vision and prescription.

Double blind studies have been performed wherein the patient receives the exact same prescription in person as online. This is because your computer’s webcam and your phone camera have high quality, precise, light processing lenses which allow the programs to use high quality data to make predictive decisions about your prescription.

However, online tests cannot provide the comforting and fully realized experience an optometrist can, nor provide a full scope of your eye health.

An in-person eye exam allows your optometrist to have a close look at the health of your eyes in general while online vision tests are only meant to compare basic prescriptions. They were never meant to replace the in-person eye exam, and they apply only to the most basic levels of vision loss.

[adrotate group=”3″]

The Importance of In-Person Eye Exams

Having an in-person eye exam is still incredibly important, both as a way to check the accuracy of the as-yet unproven online tests, and also as a safeguard against any of the more specialized vision conditions that an individual may encounter.

For example, optometrists can check the shape of your eye for signs of astigmatism, they can test for glaucoma, cancers, or other degenerative diseases. They can also check for signs of serious or emerging eye health problems, and consult with you on what to do next. Only an in-person eye exam can leave you with the confidence that your eyes and your vision are in good shape.

Online vision tests are meant to provide accessibility. In-person eye exams provide you with access to a wealth of knowledge regarding your eye health and you have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have to your optometrist — whether your headaches are because of your vision, or whether or not blue light strain is affecting your eyes.

Whatever your needs are, we encourage you to come in and get your eye exams done at CustomEyes and leave feeling confident about your diagnosis. We have eight locations in and around Chicago for your convenience. Schedule your appointment today for a comprehensive and customized eye exam experience with us!


CustomEyes

We are your local eye care company that has been operating in Chicago since 2003. Our goal is to always provide you with the best possible solution for your unique needs, and make you feel as comfortable as possible.

Book an Appointment Today and Find a Pair of Glasses You'll Love!

We have eight locations across Chicago, so no matter where you are a CustomEyes is nearby!

Book Appointment

[email protected]

Contact us
Book Appointment

Locations

Evanston

LaSalle

Ogilvie

River North

Roscoe Village

Southport

Broadway

Logan Square

All Locations

Quick Links

Services

Eyewear

Order Contacts

Doctors

Join Our Team

Insurance

Site Map

Terms of Use // Copyright 2021

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Accept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
gf-completion-61 monthForm completion with ID #6
gf-completion-81 monthForm completion with ID #8
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Powered by CookieYes Logo