There’s an App for That

It seems like no matter what area of interest or topic of discussion, the answer these days is often "there's an app for that." There is even an iPhone app that you can use to conduct your own eye test.

The app, called EyeXam was developed by two optometrists and is designed to perform a number of functions including:

• Tests for visual acuity at distance and near
  
• Test for the ability to distinguish colors
  
• An Amsler grid that helps to identify possible blind spots in your visual field
  
• A test to help find your dominant eye
  
• An astigmatism test
  

Also included with the app is an eye exercise that is designed to help you improve your ability to converge your eyes and an eye alignment test that evaluates eye posture (inward, outward or normal).

Like many apps, this one is designed to be an educational tool. The app is not intended to replace a comprehensive eye exam but can help you identify issues to be discussed with your eye doctor.

As an informational tool, the app helps bring focus to the essential nature of having regular eye exams. Whether or not you are technology to conduct a self exam, you should find an eye doctor who can evaluate your vision. To locate a doctor and learn what options are available to you, including LASIK vision correction, please contact us today.

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