Comprehensive Eye Examinations
We provide comprehensive eye examinations using state-of-the-art equipment to assist us in the assessment of your vision and ocular health.
Regular comprehensive eye examinations should be part of your general health care program. Sometimes eye conditions can be signs of other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Tests can also reveal the presence of diseases of the eye like cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
If you have had eye tests at a different Optometry practice in the past, you are very welcome to bring a copy of your eye care history. This is not a requirement, however, as your first comprehensive examination will be a good starting point (see FAQ).
A comprehensive examination includes:
Additional tests may be carried out when indicated, and some of these are:
Regular comprehensive eye examinations should be part of your general health care program. Sometimes eye conditions can be signs of other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Tests can also reveal the presence of diseases of the eye like cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
If you have had eye tests at a different Optometry practice in the past, you are very welcome to bring a copy of your eye care history. This is not a requirement, however, as your first comprehensive examination will be a good starting point (see FAQ).
A comprehensive examination includes:
- Refraction to determine the presence of myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism
- Retinoscopy, which provides a more accurate way to assess your prescription
- Ophthalmoscopy and slit lamp biomicroscopy to ensure the eyes are in good health
- Fundus examination to look for problems such as retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy and ocular melanomas
- Macular degeneration screening
- Glaucoma screening, including eye pressure measurement and optic nerve assessment
- Ultrasound pachymetry to measure corneal thickness - low corneal thickness is an additional significant risk factor for glaucoma
- Assessment of eye co-ordination, alignment and binocular vision
- Assessment of suitability for contact lens wear
Additional tests may be carried out when indicated, and some of these are:
- Corneal topography to detect corneal conditions such as keratoconus
- 3D retinal imaging
- Computerised perimetry (peripheral vision testing)
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Screening for laser eye surgery
- Sports vision
- Colour vision testing
- Occupational vision screening
