At My Optician Eye Care Centers, we strive to provide comprehensive, primary eye care for the whole family. Preventative and routine eye exams are important to maintaining good eye health. Often, eye and vision problems do not have obvious symptoms or signs, but are easily diagnosed by a licensed optometrist. By diagnosing eye and vision conditions early on, our optometrist is able provide treatment options and in many cases restore or prevent vision loss. The American Optometric Association recommends yearly or bi-yearly eye and vision exams, depending on whether you are at-risk or not. During an eye exam, Marat Shlimov will ask you questions about any symptoms or issues you are experiencing, medications your are currently taking, any blurry vision, your work environment, and your overall health. Family history and previous eye or vision conditions will also be discussed during this part of the examination. Shlimov will consider this information when determining any treatments or recommendations. Regular vision testing and evaluations ensure that you always have the clearest vision possible. Our Brooklyn optometrist provides regular vision acuity test as part of a comprehensive eye exam. Shlimov will measure how each eye is seeing by using a wall eye chart and a reading eye chart. The results of these tests are portrayed as a fraction, with 20/20 being the standard for normal distance and reading vision. Depending on the results of your vision test, Shlimov may prescribe corrective glasses, contacts, or eye exercises.