During a comprehensive eye exam, you would be greeted by
an Optometric Assistant to complete your registration, walk you through
preliminary eye tests, explaining each test and its importance.
Eye Exams, how often?
Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends:
Healthy adults 19-64 years of age are recommended to have
a full eye exam every two years, annual for contact lens wearers, people
over 65 years of age are recommended to have a full eye exam every year, and
to consult your optometrist if you have any eye related complaints.
Many eye conditions don’t present with symptoms in
the early stages, an annual comprehensive eye exam with your
optometrist would detect any condition or eye disease and address
its management accordingly.
The risk of developing some eye diseases or conditions increase
after age 40 commonly:
Presbyopia (difficulty reading small print at normal distance)
Dry Eye Disease
After age 60, the risk of developing other eye diseases increases
significantly mainly:
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Children’s eye Exam
A newborn’s vision is mostly blurry, but the visual system
develops over time and is fully formed in the teen years. Protect your
child’s vision with regular eye screenings as they grow. Examinations for
kids are recommended beginning at 6 months of age, at 3 years old and yearly
thereafter.
School demands intense visual involvement. If
their eyes
aren’t up to the task, a child may feel tired and have trouble
concentrating
and learning. Children are not always able to verbalize when they’re
having
trouble seeing. Regular eye exams with your optometrist would
detect and
address conditions when they start.
Amblyopia: poor vision in an eye that did not
develop vision normally in childhood, also called lazy eye.
Strabismus: misaligned or crossed eyes, happens
in about 4 percent of children.
Ptosis: Droopy eyelid that can block vision.
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): Irritation of the
white of the eye from infection or allergy.
Stye and Chalazion: A red, sore lump at the
edge of the eyelid.
Blocked Tear Duct: Twenty percent of babies (2
out of 10) are born with a blocked tear duct.
Refractive errors: Refractive errors cause
blurry vision. A child can have trouble seeing at near
distances, far distances or both. If a child does not see
correctly for long enough, they can lose vision and get a “lazy
eye.” Correct your child’s refractive error with the right
prescription glasses.
Eyeglass Frame fitting and dispensing
Expert Optical service to trust with quality frames and
lenses to suit your visual needs and personal style. Our optical
professionals will help you find the perfect pair of glasses thanks to our
great selection of designer frames and top quality lenses. We offer a
precision fitting with on-site adjustments and customizations for your
eyewear.
Our associated world leaders in corrective lenses:
Some of our superior coatings and filters:
Blue light filters
Transitions
Polaroid lenses
Contact lens consultation, fitting, training and follow up
Expert contact lens assessments and fitting with latest
generations of superior contact lens designs for Myopia, Hyperopia,
Astigmatism and presbyopia, our qualified staff will teach you how to put
them in and remove them if that is your first experience of contact lens
use.
A follow up appointment would be arranged to
ensure your perfect fit and satisfaction.
Annual follow ups are necessary for contact lens
wearers to check your corneal health and the contact lens fit, any
updates would be addressed in your visit.
Early detection and treatment prevents further nerve fiber layer
damage
Risk factors:
Age > 55
Ethnicity: African descent , Hispanic descent
Family history of glaucoma
Last complete eye exam > 5 years ago
Myopia
Diabetes Mellitus
Corticosteroid use (periocular/ topical)
Cataract assessment, referrals and post-operative follow up
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of
your eye, developing slowly with age, with minimal interference with vision
to start with, interfering eventually with your vision making it more
difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night).
Our optometrist would assess your cataract and its visual
effects, if impaired vision interferes with your usual activities, you might
need cataract surgery and a referral to an Eye surgeon would be discussed
with you, including discussion of surgery procedure. Fortunately, cataract
surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure.
After surgery usually the surgeon will send you back for
post- operative follow up.
Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription
Diabetic retinopathy screening and follow up
Every Diabetic patient receives a comprehensive eye exam,
including vision assessment, glaucoma screening, and most importantly is a
dilated fundus exam for Diabetic screen, including digital retinal imaging
taking multiple photos of your retina to check for early diabetic
retinopathy, at the end of the exam a report is sent to your family doctor,
to update them about the results of your diabetic eye screen.
The current number of people living with diabetes
in Canada is approximately 3.3 million*. Type 2 diabetes is the most
common form of the disease, accounting for 90% of cases. The
prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically with
current estimates confidently predicting a doubling of cases by
2025.
Normal Retina
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that prevents your
body from
making or using insulin, which in turn leads to increased sugar levels in
your bloodstream, known as high blood sugar.
How does diabetes affect the eye?
Diabetes and its complications can affect many
parts of
the eye. Diabetes can cause changes in nearsightedness, farsightedness and
premature presbyopia (the inability to focus on close objects). It can
result in cataracts, glaucoma, paralysis of the nerves that control the eye
muscles or pupil, and decreased corneal sensitivity. Visual symptoms of
diabetes include fluctuating or blurring of vision, occasional double
vision, loss of visual field, and flashes and floaters within the eyes.
Sometimes these early signs of diabetes are first detected in a thorough
examination performed by a doctor of optometry. The most serious eye problem
associated with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy.
What is retinopathy?
Over time diabetes can cause changes in the
retina.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when there is a weakening or swelling of the
tiny blood vessels that feed the retina of your eye, resulting in blood
leakage, the growth of new blood vessels and other changes. When retinopathy
advances, the decreased circulation of the blood vessels deprives areas of
the retina of oxygen. Blood vessels become blocked or closed, and parts of
the retina die. New, abnormal, blood vessels grow to replace the old ones.
If diabetic retinopathy is left untreated, blindness can result.
Can vision loss from diabetes be prevented?
Yes, in a routine eye examination, your
optometrist can
diagnose potential vision threatening changes in your eye that may be
treated to prevent blindness. However, once damage has occurred, the effects
are usually permanent. It is important to control your diabetes as much as
possible to minimize your risk of developing retinopathy.
How is diabetic retinopathy treated?
In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy is
monitored
through eye health examinations. If necessary, it may be treated with
intraocular injections of anti-VEGF therapy (Lucentis, Avastin) or laser
therapy. A bright beam of light is focused on the retina, causing a laser
burn that seals off leaking blood vessels. In other cases, retinal surgery
may be necessary. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy is crucial, as
treatment is much more likely to be successful at an early stage.
Are there risk factors for developing diabetic retinopathy?
Several factors that increase the risk of
developing
diabetic retinopathy include smoking, high blood pressure, drinking alcohol
and pregnancy.
How can diabetes-related eye problems be prevented?
Monitor and maintain control of your diabetes.
See your
physician regularly and follow instructions about diet, exercise and
medication. See your doctor of optometry for a thorough eye examination when
you are first diagnosed with diabetes, at least annually thereafter and more
frequently if recommended.
Ref:
*Canadian Association of Optometry- Contact-No. 233 | October
2018
Laser vision correction consultations, referrals and follow up
During the evaluation, your eye doctor will ask
about your medical and surgical history and give you a comprehensive
eye examination to evaluate your vision and assess whether you can
undergo the procedure safely. Your eye doctor will also measure your
cornea, noting the shape, thickness and any irregularities.
Post- operative follow ups and annual exams are
done mostly by your optometrist.
If you are over age 50 and have a parent or sibling with macular
degeneration, here are some steps you should do:
Get routine annual dilated eye exams
Aim for good general health
Stop smoking. Smokers get macular degeneration at an earlier age and
are more severely affected than non-smokers
Eat lots of vegetables
Include fish in your diet
Wear good sun glasses; protect your eyes from UV light
Dry Eye Disease, Diagnosis, and management
Dry eye disease is a common condition, may occur if you
don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears leading to
inflammation and damage of the eye's surface.
Dry eyes feel uncomfortable, stinging or burning
especially in certain situations, such as on an airplane, in an
air-conditioned room, or after looking at a computer screen for a few
hours.
Your tear film has three layers: fatty oils, aqueous
fluid and mucus. This combination normally keeps the surface of your eyes
lubricated, smooth and clear. Problems with any of these layers can cause
dry eyes.
Wearing contact lenses or having a history of refractive
surgery
A comprehensive eye exam: Including
specific Dry eye Questionnaires and specific dry eye tests can help your
doctor diagnose the cause of your dry eyes and treat it accordingly.
Myopia Control Management
Myopia is a global problem. By 2050, it is
predicted that
half the world’s population will have myopia, with nearly one
billion at
high risk of sight threatening ocular pathology.
Chemical Burns, any chemical spill in the eye weather at home or
work the eye should be rinsed immediately with running tap water
for at least 15 minutes, followed by immediate medical
consultation at nearest emergency room, or emergency appointment
with your optometrist.
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