Ultimate Clarity with Comprehensive Eye Exams
To us, eye exams are more than just a routine check-up; they are an integral part of your overall health strategy. With a focus on preventive care, they aim to catch potential issues before they show symptoms, ensuring that your vision stays clear and your eyes remain healthy.
From Eyesight to Insight: Eye Exams That Go Further
comprehensive eye exams are integral to maintaining eye health and catching potential issues before they become significant problems. During these exams, our eye doctors do not just determine your glasses or contact lenses prescription. They also screen for underlying eye conditions and diseases.
Additionally, eye exams serve a broader purpose than many realize, acting as a window into one's overall health. They allow an optometrist to detect early signs of systemic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some forms of cancer. This is because they are the only place in the body where we can observe blood vessels without surgery.
An eye exam is a preventive measure that could save your vision and physical health and improve your quality of life.
Your Journey Through Comprehensive Vision Testing
Your appointment will begin with a discussion of your medical history, any vision problems you're experiencing, and your lifestyle. Here’s what you can anticipate during an eye exam:
- Visual Acuity Test: This test measures the sharpness of your vision using an eye chart
- Refraction Assessment: If you need corrective lenses, your eye doctor will conduct a refraction test to determine the right prescription
- Eye Health Evaluation: Your eye doctor will use special equipment to examine the eye's structures, checking for signs of conditions like cataracts
- Glaucoma Test: This test measures the pressure inside your eyes, known as intraocular pressure, which is a key factor in glaucoma
- Peripheral Vision Test: You may undergo a simple screening that involves covering one eye and identifying objects in your peripheral field of view
After the exam, one of our eye doctors will discuss the findings with you, explaining any conditions detected and suggesting a treatment plan.
Eye Care for Every Life Stage in Bellevue, Washington
Pediatric and Infant Eye Care
Our youngest patients receive special attention at our vision clinic.
During infant eye exams, we aim to detect conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (crossed eyes), which can significantly affect development and quality of life. We also offer InfantSEE exams, a free assessment to ensure your little one's vision is developing well.
By starting eye care early, we set the foundation for healthy vision that lasts a lifetime.
Eye Care for School-Age Children and Teenagers
As children grow, their eyes continue to change. This makes regular comprehensive eye exams essential during their formative years to monitor changes and address emerging vision problems.
For school-age children and teenagers, we focus on detecting problems caused by myopia and binocular vision disorders that could impact learning, sports, and daily activities. We aim to support their academic and extracurricular success with clear, comfortable vision.
Adult Eye Exams
For adults, eye exams are key to maintaining vision clarity and identifying early signs of eye conditions like presbyopia, many of which begin to manifest in adulthood.
Our eye care services meet the demands of your busy lifestyle, whether that includes computer work, active hobbies, or managing health issues that can impact your eyes, such as diabetes.
Senior Eye Care
Seniors face unique eye health challenges, including a higher risk for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Our senior eye exams catch these issues early when they are most treatable, enabling us to help you maintain your independence and quality of life.