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Your eye examination will
include an evaluation of the health of your eyes and surrounding tissue, the
clarity of your vision at distance and near, and the efficiency of your eye
co-ordination skills, focusing skills and sensory systems.
During the course of the eye examination, we may use eye drops to enable
more a more detailed assessment of your visual system. Using these drops we
are often better able to detect eye diseases such as glaucoma, disorders of
the retina and optic nerve, and cataracts. We are also better able to
evaluate the progression of systemic disease such as diabetes, high
cholesterol and high blood pressure. The drops are placed in your eyes at
the end of the visual assessment. They take about 20 minutes to take effect,
after which the doctor will complete the eye health assessment. The drops
will affect your vision for about 4 hours, during which time bright light
will be bothersome and near vision blurred. If you do not have sunglasses
with you, disposable sunglasses will be provided free of charge. If you do
not feel comfortable driving, please arrange for alternate transportation.
If you have any questions about the effects of the drops, please ask the
doctor. You have the option of returning for the eye drops portion of the
exam on another day.
In addition to diagnosis
of eye disease, our optometrists are certified in the treatment and
management of eye disease. We prescribe eye drops and oral medication as
required to treat red eyes, painful eyes, and infected eyes, eyes with styes
and eyes with glaucoma. We have developed an extensive network of
sub-specialists in eye care to whom we refer as more extensive treatment
options are required.
Ongoing Care
It is a fact that most
eye disease has no symptoms in its early stages. Additionally, the effects
of most eye disease cannot be reversed. Your eyes come with no warranty.
Spare parts are not factory original nor are they easily replaced. We
believe in the benefits of preventative eye care. Your recall schedule will
be chosen based upon your risk for disease during the periods between eye
examinations. Age, family history and previous clinical history are all
considered in the doctor's recommendation. Dry Eye Management Macular Degeneration Management Laser Refractive Surgery Management Digital Photographic Documentation Visual Fields Threshold Testing Contrast Sensitivity Testing Vision Training (Eye Exercise Therapy) Computer Vision Syndrome (
Since no single type of contact lens can satisfy all visual and eye
sensitivity needs, it is essential to evaluate each individual's
requirements. The practice undertakes the fitting of rigid gas-permeable and
soft contact lenses for daily wear, disposable wear, and extended overnight
wear.
We fit bifocal contact lenses, and lenses to correct nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism. We also fit tinted lenses to change your eye
colour. Contact lenses will make a significant difference in your lifestyle.
Continuing professional care is an essential ingredient of our contact lens
program. We strive to provide you with many years of comfortable contact
lens wear while safeguarding the health of your eyes.
When spectacle therapy is indicated, we provide a large up-to-date selection
of high quality fashion and designer frames, along with special design,
ultra-thin lenses and invisible bifocals to suit your needs. Our current
line of quality frames and lenses carries a full one-year warranty against
accidental breakage. Our children’s frames and lenses are warranted for two
years against breakage. We also carry an assortment of quality ultraviolet
protecting sunglasses.
We are proud of the quality, value and reasonable prices that we provide our
patients.
Children's Eye Care
It is estimated that more than 80% of learning is done visually. Early
detection and remediation of blurred vision and eye co-ordination or
focusing disorders will minimize the risk of poor visual development, and
may prevent potential learning problems.
Since it is common for the eyesight of school-aged children to change
regularly during development, we recommend yearly eye examinations for this
age group.
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