Comprehensive Eye Exams in Calgary

Our eye exams always include testing your eye function including depth perception, colour vision, eye muscle capabilities, peripheral vision, and responsiveness to light.

These results help us to diagnose any underlying conditions that might be impairing the eyes’ ability to work together, which could result in uncomfortable eyestrain.

We will also evaluate your eye health both visually and using special optometric equipment. We will visually inspect your eyes and eyelids with magnification and a bright light.

We may dilate your eyes to better view the internal structure of your eye and we may use Optomap imaging to create a 3D image of your retina. The Optomap makes it easy for us to identify or track eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, macular degeneration, or retinal detachment.

We use tonometry to measure your eye pressure—increased eye pressure can be a sign of glaucoma that shows up before you notice any vision symptoms.

Following your eye exam, your doctor will discuss their findings with you and answer any questions you have.

If a new prescription is required, we can help you pick out new frames and lenses. If you like to wear contacts, we can get you set up with a contact lens fitting to help ensure comfortable contacts. Or, if you’re thinking about laser eye surgery, we can talk about your options or book you a specialized consultation to learn more.

If any eye conditions or diseases have been identified, we’ll explain our suggested treatment plan and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

Eye exams are an essential part of your overall well-being. An outdated glasses prescription can leave you with uncomfortable eyes and headaches after a day of work.

Many eye conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, don’t show any symptoms until they have progressed to cause irreversible vision loss. Regular eye exams allow us to catch these concerns early and treat them in their early stages for the best possible results.

Our general guidelines for adult eye exams, based on the Canadian Association of Optometrists’ recommendations, are:

• Adults 19–64 who don’t wear contacts should have an eye exam every 2 years
• Adults 19–64 who wear contacts, have diabetes, or have other sight-threatening conditions should have an eye exam annually
• Seniors 64 and older should have an eye exam annually

Like the rest of our bodies, our eyes change with age. Some of these changes, like presbyopia, which develops in nearly everyone after age 40, are absolutely normal. But other changes, like age-related macular degeneration, can be avoided with appropriate care and lifestyle changes.

We’re dedicated to protecting your vision for a lifetime. 75% of vision loss is preventable. Regular eye exams allow us to address any changes as soon as possible and can even detect other system changes. Book your eye exam with us today.