While many people are aware that eye exams are important, they often don’t realize how many diseases these exams can detect. Eye exams can detect a host of different conditions, ranging from common eye problems like cataracts and glaucoma, to less common but no less serious issues like macular degeneration, to a number of general […]
Eye Exams
What Happens During a Children’s Eye Exam?
During a children’s eye exam, your optometrist will check your child’s visual clarity and prescription. Then, they’ll thoroughly examine their eyes to determine how healthy they are, and they’ll keep an eye out for any potential problems. This lets them gain a proper understanding of your child’s development and gives them an opportunity to intervene and address any problems to help preserve your child’s vision in the long run. […]
How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?
Our eyes are often referred to as the windows to our souls. They allow us to experience the world and all its beauty in vivid colours and clear images. As we go through life, we must take care of our eyes’ health and prevent any potential issues from arising. One way to do so is […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
Eye exams are an important part of taking care of your ocular health and should be regularly booked based on your age and other contributing factors. A typical eye exam can range in time, taking anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes based on the tests and questions your optometrist may be performing. Annual eye exams […]
How Often Should Seniors Get an Eye Exam?
An eye exam is a powerful tool that allows your optometrist to get a detailed look at your eye health. Eye exams are often associated with simply updating your glasses or contact lenses prescription. While that’s a primary function of eye exams, they do much more. Let’s take a closer look at how often seniors […]
Why Does My Optometrist Need My Family History?
No matter what kind of doctor you’re going to see, filling out your family history is usually part of your first visit. In my experience, patients seem to think we only need to know about a family history of eye issues. Don’t get me wrong; you should always tell your optometrist about any eye diseases […]