When was your last eye exam? What happens during an eye exam..... During an eye exam, an Optometrist performs a series of tests and evaluations to assess your vision and the overall health of your eyes. Here's what typically happens: 1. Vision Assessment: Visual Acuity Test: Refraction Test 2. Eye Health Evaluation: External Eye Examination: Internal Eye Examination: Eye Pressure Measurement: Pupil Response: 3. Additional Tests (if needed): Colour Vision Testing: To identify any colour blindness