Comprehensive Eye Examination at Armstrong Optometry
At Armstrong Optometry, we offer a thorough and personalized Comprehensive Eye Examination designed to assess your vision and overall eye health. Whether you’re looking to update your prescription or ensure your eyes are in optimal health, our team of experienced optometrists uses the latest technology to provide you with the best care possible. Here’s what you can expect during your exam:
- Vision Assessment
Our vision assessment begins an evaluation of your eyesight to determine the best prescription for correcting conditions such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and presbyopia (age-related difficulty seeing up close). We will also assess your binocular vision, to diagnose and treat any eye alignment issues.
We’ll work with you to ensure your prescription gives you the clearest, most comfortable vision possible for all your visual needs.
- Comprehensive Eye Health Evaluation
Your eye health is just as important as your vision. During the comprehensive eye health evaluation, our optometrists will check for common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy, and dry eyes. Detecting these conditions early is key to managing and treating them effectively, and we will do that with advanced imaging technologies and expertise. For contact lens wearers this includes assessing and addressing impacts that contact lens wear has on eye health and vision. Our team is here to ensure your eyes remain healthy for years to come.
- Eyewear Consultation
Once we’ve assessed your vision and eye health, we’ll move on to an eyewear consultation. Whether you need new glasses or contacts, our optical experts will help you choose the best eyewear solution for your lifestyle needs. From expert frame styling advice to understanding multifocal lens technologies and features like anti-reflective coatings, blue light filters, and UV protection, we’ll guide you in making an informed decision about your eyewear.
Our optometrists and opticians are also available to assist with contact lens fittings, offering the best designs based on your eye shape, prescription, and lifestyle.
Modern Technology
We utilize EIDON retinal imaging as part of every comprehensive eye exam. The EIDON retinal camera is a state-of-the-art imaging technology which provides a wide-field, high-definition photo of the retina. This helps us diagnose and monitor eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as complications of diabetes and high blood pressure. The images are saved as a permanent part of your record, allowing us to compare the images year to year and detect any changes.
Visual field testing is available for assessing your peripheral vision for driver’s exams, glaucoma testing, and neurological vision loss assessments.
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is an advanced imaging technology that provides high-resolution, cross-sectional images of the eye. Using light waves, OCT imaging allows our optometrists to visualize the layers of the retina and optic nerve in detail. This non-invasive technology is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring a variety of eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal conditions. OCT helps in detecting early signs of disease before symptoms appear, enabling earlier intervention and more effective treatment. With its precision and speed, our doctors will use the OCT to track disease progression and guide treatment decisions.
Dilation Information
During your comprehensive eye exam, we may use dilation drops to enlarge your pupils, allowing us to thoroughly examine the internal structures of your eyes. These drops will make your vision more light sensitive for about two to four hours after instillation, and they may make your up-close focus temporarily blurry. Most patients are comfortable driving with dilated pupils, using sunglasses for the light sensitivity (a disposable pair will be provided if you forget to bring your own), or you can plan to bring a driver.
