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Review your history
We start with your vision goals, current glasses or contacts, medications, health history, screen use, and any symptoms such as headaches, dryness, blur, or eye strain.
Eye Exam Guide
Know What to Expect Before You Walk In.
A comprehensive eye exam is usually straightforward, comfortable, and tailored to your needs. Our goal is to help you feel informed from the first test through your final recommendations.
A Calm Visit
Your exam, step by step
Most visits move through a simple sequence so you always know what is happening and why. Some testing is routine, while other parts are added only if they are useful for your vision, symptoms, age, or health history.
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Measure how you see
Your visit may include prescription testing, focusing and eye teaming checks, and updates to your glasses or contact lens prescription if needed.
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Check eye health
We evaluate the front and back of the eye and screen for concerns such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye changes, retinal issues, inflammation, or dry eye.
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Leave with a plan
Before you go, we explain findings in plain language and talk through next steps, whether that means new eyewear, follow-up care, or simply routine annual monitoring.
Designed for Reassurance
Questions are welcome at every stage.
Many patients worry that an exam will feel rushed or uncomfortable. In reality, most testing is noninvasive, and we explain what each step is checking before we move on.
If you are sensitive to light, nervous about dilation, trying contacts for the first time, or managing a medical condition such as diabetes, we can walk you through what is relevant to your visit so there are no surprises.
- Bring your current glasses, contact lenses, and a list of medications.
- Expect more detailed testing if you have eye symptoms or medical risk factors.
- Dilation may be recommended for a fuller view inside the eye, depending on your needs.
Modern Eye Care
Technology can make exams more precise.
Modern optometry often uses imaging and diagnostic tools to detect subtle changes earlier, document eye health over time, and guide treatment decisions with more confidence.
Depending on the reason for your visit, an eye exam may include tools such as digital retinal photography, eye pressure measurement, corneal curvature mapping, or dry eye evaluation when clinically appropriate.
We use a no-air-puff approach to pressure screening, so pressure testing can feel calmer while still giving accurate results about your eye health.
Digital Imaging
Helps document the retina and compare changes over time.
Pressure Screening
Supports glaucoma evaluation without the traditional air puff machine many patients feel nervous about.
Keratography
Measures the curvature of the cornea to support clearer prescriptions and contact lens care.
Dry Eye Testing
May help identify tear film instability, inflammation, or gland issues.
What We Evaluate
More than just your prescription
A full exam looks at how well you see and how healthy your eyes are, with testing adjusted for children, adults, contact lens wearers, and patients with medical concerns.
Vision & comfort
- Prescription changes for glasses or contacts
- Eye strain, near vision changes, and screen-related fatigue
- Blurred vision, headaches, and focusing concerns
Eye health screening
- Glaucoma and optic nerve monitoring
- Cataract and retinal change screening
- Evaluation for dry eye, irritation, and redness
Medical risk factors
- Diabetes, blood pressure, and medication-related eye effects
- Family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or retinal disease
- Follow-up recommendations based on symptoms and findings
Ready When You Are
Schedule an exam with confidence.
If you have questions before booking, our team can help you choose the right visit type and explain what to bring for your appointment.