ADULT COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE
Regular eye examination is an important part of maintaining overall health. Eyes change with age; in particular, people over the age of 40 may be at an increased risk for age-related eye conditions, some of which may have no visible symptoms until the condition is advanced and difficult - or even impossible- to treat. Therefore, adults aged 19 to 64 should have an eye exam at least every two years. Some health conditions may warrant more frequent eye examinations (e.g. diabetes).
What does a comprehensive eye exam include?
Upon arrival, you will be asked to verify your contact information, your medical history and any vision and ocular concerns you may be experiencing. The next step is pretest which includes autorefractometry (to approximate your eyeglasses prescription) and tonometry (to measure your eye pressure). One-on-one time with our doctor to check your prescription and examine the health of your eyes and vision development comes next. Finally, you will have a discussion with your doctor about your results and best recommendations for maintaining your eye health.
While tests will vary based on your medical history, most comprehensive eye exams include the following:
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Visual Acuity: to assess the sharpness of your vision, usually using the “Big E” or Snellen chart
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Visual fields test: to determine if you have blind spots or peripheral vision issues
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Cover Test: which can identify strabismus or binocular vision problems
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Retinoscopy: to approximate your eyeglass prescription
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Refraction: to fine tune the final eyeglass prescription
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Slit Lamp exam (biomicrosopy): to detect common eye diseases and conditions. This instrument allows your doctor to examine the structure of your eye to assess its health.
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Glaucoma test (known as tonometry): to measure the pressure within your eye
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Ophthalmoscopy (with or without dilation of the pupil): to examine the optic nerve, retina and blood vessels
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Seeing your eye doctor on a regular basis can protect your vision through early treatment. Book an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam, and renew your commitment to your eye health.​
The most common eye problems among adults:
· Presbyopia: A natural effect of aging in which the ability to focus on close objects decreases over time. Presbyopia can cause headaches, blurred vision, and the need for more light or sore eyes.
· Cataracts: Distorted or cloudy vision caused by the lens inside the eye losing its transparency over time. Cataracts can require changes to your glasses or surgical removal.
· Diabetic Retinopathy: A weakening or swelling of the tiny blood vessels in the retina of your eye, and the growth of new blood vessels resulting in blood leakage and other changes.
· Macular degeneration: A disease that results in degenerative changes to central vision, and is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults.
· Glaucoma: An optic nerve damage that often has no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Glaucoma is caused by elevated pressure within the eye, and can lead to serious vision loss if not detected and treated at an early stage.