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By Mayo Clinic staffAt the end of your eye exam, your doctor likely will provide you with a detailed assessment of your vision, along with any risks you should be aware of and preventive measures you can take to protect your eyesight.
Normal results from an eye exam include:
- 20/20 vision
- Good peripheral vision
- Ability to distinguish among various colors
- Normal-appearing structures of the eye upon examination
- No evidence of cataract, glaucoma or retinal (macular) degeneration
Your doctor may give you a prescription for corrective lenses. If you have mild vision problems and your uncorrected vision isn't bothering you — that is, if you can still pass your driver's test and safely perform daily activities — you may not need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, if your vision problems are moderate to severe, corrective lenses can significantly improve your situation.
If your eye exam yields abnormal results, your doctor will discuss with you next steps for further testing or for treating an underlying condition.
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