Comprehensive Eye Exams
Good vision is more than just seeing well, it’s also about good ocular health! Our doctors want you to see great today and well into the future. As with many things, detection and prevention is more important than treatment; if an ocular issue isn’t addressed, it can lead to irreversible changes in how you see the world. Eye exams are how we catch these issues. Because we feel this is so important, we have urgent care spots on our schedule every day to help us best serve you in your time of need as well as have one of our doctors on call afterhours. For those less urgent times, eye care starts with evaluating your visual needs (for things like glasses and contacts) as well as determining how healthy your eyes are. Our comprehensive examination will reveal issues, even hidden ones you may not be aware of. We are committed to providing out patients with the most advanced technology for detecting ocular diseases and tracking changes over time.
Our doctors have a special passion for diabetic eye care, but evaluate all of our patients for many systemic issues that can affect your sight including high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease. Your overall health has a huge impact on your risk of vision changes later in life and many eye diseases are not obvious to you in the early stages. Many medications can also cause visual issues, especially dryness. Due to the reasons above, our doctors recommend that you have your eye health evaluated on a regular basis (usually annually).
Our doctors diagnose and treat many eye issues including eye injuries and infections, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and dry eye just to name a few.
We care about one of your greatest assets — your vision.
Professional Eye Exams
During your examination, our eye doctors will:
- Record your visual and general health history
- Evaluate the health of your eyes including tests for glaucoma and cataracts
- Check for signs of high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases that can be detected during the eye examination
- Measure distance and near visual abilities
- Test eye coordination and focusing skills
- Analyze and explain your visual problem
- Prescribe for your particular needs
Did You Know?
- 2.2 Million Americans Have Been Diagnosed With Glaucoma.
- An Additional 2 Million Americans Are Estimated To Have Glaucoma But Do Not Know It.
- Your Comprehensive Eye Exam Today Includes Glaucoma Testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most adults should schedule a comprehensive eye exam once a year. Regular exams help detect vision changes and eye diseases early, often before symptoms develop. Your eye doctor may recommend more frequent visits if you have diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease.
A comprehensive eye exam evaluates much more than your vision. Your optometrist checks your prescription, examines the health of your eyes, screens for glaucoma and cataracts, evaluates eye coordination and focusing, and looks for signs of medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure that may affect your eyes.
Yes. A comprehensive eye exam can reveal early signs of health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and other systemic conditions. Detecting these issues early can help protect both your vision and your overall health.
Absolutely. Many eye diseases, including glaucoma and macular degeneration, develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. Regular eye exams allow your optometrist to detect problems before permanent vision loss occurs.
Most comprehensive eye exams take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your vision needs, medical history, and whether additional testing is recommended. Your doctor will explain each step of the examination and answer any questions you have.
Yes. Vision screenings only check for basic visual acuity and may miss serious eye conditions. A comprehensive eye exam evaluates your overall eye health and can detect diseases that a simple vision screening cannot identify.
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it usually develops without early symptoms. Including glaucoma testing as part of your comprehensive eye exam helps detect the condition early, when treatment is most effective at preserving vision.
Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels inside the eye, leading to diabetic retinopathy and other vision-threatening conditions. Annual diabetic eye exams help detect these changes early and allow for timely treatment to protect your eyesight.
Bring your current glasses or contact lenses, a list of medications, your vision and medical insurance information, and any questions about changes in your vision or eye comfort. This information helps your doctor provide the most accurate evaluation.
You should schedule an eye exam if you notice blurred vision, headaches, eye strain, flashes of light, floaters, eye pain, or difficulty seeing at night. Even without symptoms, annual comprehensive eye exams are one of the best ways to protect your long-term vision and eye health.
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