Basic Eye Exam Terms & Optometry Glossary

Use our comprehensive glossary of eye health and eye care terms to better understand words you may hear before, during, or after your eye exam. As always, if you have any questions regarding your exam, don’t hesitate to ask your local Pearle Vision eye care experts.

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