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Comprehensive Eye Examinations

Your eye examination includes the following tests:

• Measurement of your vision for distance and reading
• Assessment of the alignment of your eyes and their ability to work together
• Determination of the prescription you require for distance, reading, and computer (if applicable)
• Measurement of your eye pressure

• Complete assessment of your eye health, which includes examination for:
  • cataracts
  • glaucoma
  • macular degeneration
  • retinal tears or detachments
  • any other eye diseases or conditions that may be present
  • if you are diabetic, you will be assessed for diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related ocular conditions
• Ocular photography - photographs of your retinas and, as required, other parts of your eyes

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) - This is an optional test that performs a cross-sectional scan of your retina at a microscopic level. It allows for earlier detection of glaucoma and retinal diseases. There is an additional fee of $30 for this test.

In order to thoroughly assess your eye health, we typically use drops to dilate your eyes during the examination. Please come prepared to have your eyes dilated, by bringing sunglasses and someone to drive you home if you feel uncomfortable driving afterwards.

At the end of your examination, you will receive a written copy of your prescription.

Refractive Surgery Consultation and Co-Management

Wondering about laser refractive surgery? Once we have completed your eye examination, we can advise you whether or not your prescription and eye health make you a suitable candidate for laser surgery. If you decide to proceed with surgery, your exam results can be forwarded to the laser centre of your choice. We also provide your post-operative care at the intervals required by the laser centre.

Children's Eye Examinations

We are able to examine children who are 6 months of age and older. Your child does not have to be able to read letters, identify pictures or even speak in order for their eyes to be examined, as many of the tests used to examine a child's eyes and vision differ from those used with adults. In most cases, we will be able to determine:

• whether your child's vision is normal for their age
• if their eyes are working together and focusing properly
• if they require glasses, and if so, what prescription they require
• their eye health

Myopia Control

We offer glasses, soft contact lenses and Ortho-K lenses that reduce the progression of your child's myopia (nearsightedness) by about 50%. This not only enhances your child's quality of life, but it also reduces the lifelong risk of eye disease associated with myopia. During your child's eye exam we can discuss which options would be most helpful for them.

Axial Length Measurement / Optical Biometry - This test is the new standard for managing myopia. It measures the length of the eyeball, which is correlated to the risk and progression of myopia. We use this test to determine the likelihood of your child developing myopia, to track the progression of myopia, and monitor the effectiveness of myopia control lenses.
Some children qualify for this test under MSP. If your child does not, the fee is $30.

Emergency Care

Some of our optometrists are qualified to diagnose and prescribe treatment for eye infections, inflammation and allergies, among others.

If you have eye irritation, redness, have had an eye injury, need something removed from your eye, have had a sudden loss of vision, think you have an eye infection, or any other concern, we are able to see you on an emergency basis. Please phone and let the staff know the nature of your problem and we will fit you in the same day.