Comprehensive Eye Exam
Comprehensive Eye Care
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00PM
Friday 9:00 AM–4:00PM
Closed Saturday-Sunday
An annual eye exam is your opportunity to ensure that you see clearly and your eyes are healthy. The experienced optometrists at West Broward Eyecare provide comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages (including children). Our office uses state of the art technology to ensure you receive a quality examination and best prescription to fit your needs.
Eye Exams Q&As
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED AN EYE EXAM?
It is recommended to have a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years, even if you do not wear glasses or contact lenses. Even if you feel like you see clearly, some symptoms may be improved with glasses including migraines, headaches, eyestrain, and fatigue on the computer. Some patients with 20/20 vision may still benefit from glasses to reduce symptoms.
WHY ARE EYE EXAMS IMPORTANT?
Your eyes are a window into the health of your entire body. A comprehensive eye exam could be the first to identify an issue that is affecting the health of the rest of the body. Certain eye diseases are considered “silent” and may not cause any symptoms in the early stages. Our goal is to identify any issues with your eyes as early as possible to ensure a lifetime of clear vision!
What equipment do you use?
- Computer-assisted refraction
- Digital Retinal Photography
- Computerized Visual Field Testing
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging
- Computerized Scleral Mapping with sMap3D
These innovative tools allow your optometrist to get accurate information about your eyes quickly and easily, so you can count on outstanding, personalized treatments and services.
WHAT AGE SHOULD MY CHILD GET AN EXAM?
Children should start to have regular eye exams at age 3 and again at age 5 before entering kindergarten. Children may not complain about their vision because they don’t know what “good vision” is supposed to look like. Early eye exams are critical in identifying vision and eye alignment problems to reduce the risk of permanently reduced vision or Amblyopia (lazy eye). Our doctors are experienced in adapting our comprehensive eye exams to accommodate young children!
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING AN EYE EXAM?
Your optometrist begins your eye exam with a conversation about your vision, eyes, and overall health. Then, they start a series of tests to evaluate your vision and eye health. Some of the standard tests include:
- Visual acuity
- Color blindness
- Cover tests (how your eyes work independently and together)
- Eye movement
- Depth perception
- Slit lamp exam
- Glaucoma tests
- Retina scans
- Visual field tests
If you need corrective lenses, your optometrists use retinoscopy and refraction to identify your prescription.