What to Expect During Your Eye Exam

What to Expect During Your Eye Exam

by | Jun 16, 2016 | Eye Exam

At Vision Care Centre of Langley, we know that having an eye exam can be a cause of stress for many people. That’s why we’d like to provide you with a short overview of what you can expect during your visit to the eye clinic. We’ve previously discussed the steps you can take before your eye exam that will help to lower your stress as you make a visit to the eye clinic. Today, we would like to focus on what actually happens during an eye exam. Oftentimes a glaucoma test is necessary. Instead of the air puff test (which everyone dreads), we use applanation tonometry, which is the gold standard to measure your intraocular pressure. Occasionally, the optometrist will check your peripheral vision. The doctor will also generally perform a test in which one eye at a time is covered, allowing him or her to observe how your eyes move together. Many people often think of the test in which your eye doctor will flip through various lenses in order to determine which, if any, prescription is required for you. Dilation of your eyes may also be needed. An eye drop is put in your eyes in order to dilate your pupils and perform this test. Sometimes other procedures will be necessary and your doctor will discuss these tests with you if you require them. If you have questions on these or any other procedures you might encounter during an eye exam, please feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to go over the basics of an eye...

5 Things to Consider: A Pre- Eye Exam Checklist

by | Jun 9, 2016 | Eye Doctor, Eye Exam

If you’re nervous about going in for an eye exam, we’ve got good news for you- you’re not alone! Millions of people around the world suffer from anxiety over taking a trip to the eye clinic. Making sure that you regularly schedule an eye exam for yourself is one of the more important things you can do. It’s doubly important if you have a family history with a particular eye problem. At Vision Care Centre of Langley, we know that having an eye exam can be a cause of stress for many people and that’s why we’d like to provide you with five things to keep in mind before you schedule a visit to the eye clinic. Your Pre- Eye Exam Checklist When you call to schedule an appointment for an eye exam, be sure to mention any specific problems you might be having. It can help your doctor to assess your situation and come up with some suggestions for you. If you have a current prescription for eyeglasses, be sure to write it down and bring it with you. It’s also a good idea to bring a list of any medications that you are taking with you to your appointment, so be sure to write those down also. Check with your family members to see if there is a history of any particular eye or vision issues as well. Plan accordingly for the length of time your eye exam will take; typically, eye exams last less than an hour. Schedule a visit...
The Benefits of Yearly Eye Exams

The Benefits of Yearly Eye Exams

by | Mar 30, 2016 | Eye Doctor, Eye Exam

There are many ways to help protect your vision and keep seeing the world sharp and clear. Eating healthy is one way to be proactive about your vision health. A diet full of dark, leafy greens and high in omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to help prevent macular degeneration. Taking the time to rest your eyes when working on a computer, even for just 20-seconds at a time can reduce eyestrain and headaches. But the number one way to protect your eyes is to get regular eye exams. Visiting your local optometrist every year can help detect and treat slight changes in your vision, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and headaches to name a few. During your eye exam, the doctor will check your vision, diagnosis any correction needed, and do a dilated eye exam. This allows the eye doctor to understand how you are seeing and to look for any internal problems related to your eye health. Diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and optic nerve abnormalities do not have warning signs and the only way to check to see if your eye is healthy is through dilation. Dilation forces the pupil of your eye to open wider than normal allowing the eye doctor to have a better field of view of the blood vessels and any contributing causes to abnormal vision. An eye exam is an affordable, painless way to guarantee your vision is in pristine health and make any eye care changes needed to maintain your vision for years to come. Make your yearly appointment...