If you are planning on getting an eye exam done soon, it's probably because you want to make sure that your eyes are healthy and that your vision is good, or it could be because you want to get a new prescription for glasses or contact lenses. No matter why you have booked an appointment for an eye exam, you probably want to make sure that your exam goes well. These are a few helpful tips that can help you have the best possible experience when getting an eye exam done. 

Bring Your Old Glasses With You

If you normally wear glasses, don't forget to bring your glasses to your appointment. If you have had issues with your glasses or if you feel as if your current glasses prescription works pretty well for you, your eye doctor will probably want to know this information. Then, your eye doctor can determine if you need to get new glasses and can use your experience with your previous glasses to help them determine what changes should be made this time around.

Let Your Eye Doctor Know About Your Medical History and Medication

You might not think that the medication that you take for unrelated matters will impact your eyes, but some medications can put you at risk of eye-related issues. Therefore, your doctor should know about the medications that you take. Additionally, some health conditions -- such as diabetes -- can actually impact your eyes, so your doctor will need to know about any medical issues that you might have. They will also need to know about any family history that you might have that relates to glaucoma, blindness, or other eye issues.

Bring Sunglasses and a Driver

If your eye doctor chooses to dilate your pupils for your appointment, then you might find that your eyes are pretty sensitive for an hour or two after the appointment ends. You might find that bringing sunglasses is a good idea since you can wear them after your appointment if your eyes are feeling sensitive. Additionally, it is dangerous to drive when your eyes are dilated, so ask someone to drive you home after your appointment.

Mention Any Issues You're Dealing With

During your eye exam, talk to your doctor about any issues you have been dealing with, such as discomfort or dryness in your eyes. Then, your doctor can help ensure that there are no serious issues at play and can potentially help you solve these problems so that your eyes can be more comfortable and healthy.