Vision Testing includes a detailed analysis of your present vision status with or without current prescription eyewear. Then, using specialized instruments, we will perform a series of lens tests (called a refraction) to determine optimum vision correction. This updated prescription will enhance your academic, occupational, and recreational well being.

Probably the most important part of the eye examination, and probably the most overlooked, is the eye health assessment. This part of the examination includes:

Ophthalmoscopy - looking inside the eye to assess ocular health of the Retina, the Macula and other ocular components inside the eye.

Biomicroscopy - observing the exterior structures at the front of the eye such as the Cornea, Conjunctiva, and Iris.

Tonometry - measuring the intra-ocular pressure (the actual fluid pressure within the eye). This is a primary test for Glaucoma and is generally performed on all patients over 40 years of age.

Visual Field Testing - this highly specialized test is performed with a high tech instrument called a Visual Field Analyzer. Unlike a refraction, which measures only your very central vision, this test measures, to a high degree of sensitivity, your entire field of vision. It is generally a supplemental test used when there is a suspicion of certain eye diseases such as Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa, or other conditions such as certain brain tumors, strokes, etc.

The last part of the eye examination includes Binocular Vision Testing which measures how well the eyes "work together" in focusing and convergence.

We believe that the most important aspect of eyecare is the preservation of eye health and eyesight by means of regular, routine eye examinations regardless of whether you "think something is wrong" or not. Like the rest of your body your eyes will change gradually as you age. However, unlike the rest of your body, the eyes rarely hurt if something is wrong. We don't recommend to simply rely on broken glasses or lost contact lenses to remind you of your next appointment.

We recommend the following eye examination schedule:

Children - from 2 yrs of age to 18:
once per year

Adults: every 2 years

Contact Lens Wearers: every year

Seniors 65+: every year

Diabetics, Patients with family history of serious eye disease, etc.: every year

Please consult with our professional staff with regards to a proper eye examination schedule for you!