Most people think that a trip to the eye doctor is about updating their eyewear prescriptions. The fact is, determining your eye health is the most important thing we do during your
examination. Think of a yearly eye examination as a "physical" for your eyes, and make it an essential part of your yearly healthcare program..
Your eye exam includes a detailed medical and ocular history, eye pressure assessment, visual acuity, peripheral vision screening, muscle balance testing, and determination of your prescription, a neurological assessment, and a detailed internal and external ocular health examination.
You will also be carefully evaluated for many eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and retinal vascular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. As with other diseases, early detection, and your eye doctor's care can make the difference not only in your vision, but also in your overall health and well-being.