What is the difference between a school vision screening and a visit with the eye doctor?
A vision screening only determines if you are at risk of having a potential problem. A full examination will confirm or rule out a vision problem through extensive testing. It is like getting your blood pressure checked at a station in a drug store. It can flag you that you may have a problem, but a health examination and blood work will determine whether or not you truly have heart disease or hypertension. Diagnosing a health problem, including a visual problem, requires several tests and analysis by your health care practitioner.
