"Eye exam was professional and easy"

I got taken in as soon as I arrived, eye exam was professional, and easy. I was made to feel very comfortable in surroundings. Clinician was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. He kindly informed me that I could have had the eye exam in my local hospital in my hometown instead of travelling to the city. This would have been more convenient for me and saved a trip for me and my daughter.

I was told I might need eye drops and would not be able to drive afterwards, so my daughter took the afternoon off work to drive me there. The clinician changed the computer info so that next year, I should be able to have the test done locally, if all is well. I am wondering why this time the appointment was made in and not locally?