Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of primary vision care. Without a thorough examination by your optometrist, the subtle signs of various ocular diseases can be overlooked and can result in life changing vision loss and deterioration of ocular health.
Patients should see their optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam every year. Children should have regular testing to ensure the proper development of their vision and prevent any interference with academic achievements. Older adults are often at a higher risk for eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts.
A regular eye exam is recommended even for patients with no obvious problems in order to ensure your eyes are healthy. Many eye diseases can begin by being asymptomatic . The information obtained during an eye examination can often help identify chronic conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. The early detection of these conditions provides the opportunity for early treatment.
An eye exam is different from a vision screening, which only tests vision and is commonly performed by a school nurse, pediatrician or other health care providers.
Our doctors of optometry can perform a comprehensive eye exam at our Edmonton clinic to evaluate the overall health of the eye and detect any changes that may indicate an ocular disorder.
- Measurement of eyeglass and/or contact lens prescriptions
- Slit lamp examination of the front and back of the eyes
- Binocular vision assessment
- Color vision assessment
- Dilated fundus examination to better assess the inside of the eyes
- And more…
Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of primary vision care. Without a thorough examination by your optometrist, the subtle signs of various ocular diseases can be overlooked and can result in life changing vision loss and deterioration of ocular health.
Patients should see their optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam every year. Children should have regular testing to ensure the proper development of their vision and prevent any interference with academic achievements. Older adults are often at a higher risk for eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts.
A regular eye exam is recommended even for patients with no obvious problems in order to ensure your eyes are healthy. Many eye diseases can begin by being asymptomatic . The information obtained during an eye examination can often help identify chronic conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. The early detection of these conditions provides the opportunity for early treatment.
An eye exam is different from a vision screening, which only tests vision and is commonly performed by a school nurse, pediatrician or other health care providers.
Our doctors of optometry can perform a comprehensive eye exam to evaluate the overall health of the eye and detect any changes that may indicate an ocular disorder.
- Measurement of eyeglass and/or contact lens prescriptions
- Slit lamp examination of the front and back of the eyes
- Binocular vision assessment
- Color vision assessment
- Dilated fundus examination to better assess the inside of the eyes
- And more…
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- Amblyopia
- Strabismus
- Refractive Error
Our young optometry patients in Edmonton also receive the superior optics of trivex lenses without any additional cost compared to polycarbonate lenses.
- Amblyopia
- Strabismus
- Refractive Error
| Infant and Toddlers (6mo – 3 years) |
First Eye exam between 6mo – 3 years |
| School Age Children (3 – 19 years) |
Visit the optometrist once every year |
| Adults (19 – 64 years) |
Comprehensive eye exams every one or two years |
| Older Adults (65+ years) |
Comprehensive eye exams every year |
- You’ll be asked about your medical history and any vision problems you might be experiencing.
- Measurements will be taken to determine if you need glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision.
- Your optometrist will measure your eye pressure.
- Examination of eye health, both inside and out. This could involve direct observation by the optometrist and/or imaging such at Optomap retinal imaging or OCT for scanning deeper layers of the retina. Finally, the results of your exam will be discussed with you.