Comprehensive Eye Exams in Burbank
Optometry Services in Burbank For the Entire Family
Our Burbank optometrists are licensed providers of optometry services and vision care products. We want to help you achieve and maintain healthy vision for years to come.
What are the Benefits of a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
Comprehensive eye exams evaluate all aspects of your vision and eye health and look at your total health history.
During a comprehensive eye exam in our comfortable Burbank office, our optometrist will examine your eye externally and internally for any signs of eye disease. The optometrist, who is a Doctor in Optometry, tests your vision and eye health in a variety of ways:
External Exam – This is an evaluation of the whites of your eyes, the iris, pupil, eyelids, and eyelashes.
Internal Exam – This is an evaluation of the retina and optic nerve while your eyes are dilated.
Visual Function and Eye Health – This includes testing depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the response of the pupils to light, as well as an evaluation of eye focusing, eye teaming, and eye movement abilities.
Glaucoma Testing – This is a test of fluid pressure within your eyes to check for the possibility of glaucoma.
Visual Acuity – Your doctor will test your vision with different lenses to determine if glasses or contact lenses can improve your vision.
At Eyes on Burbank Optometry, your eye doctor will holistically discuss your overall health and that of your immediate family, any medications you’re taking, and whether you have high blood pressure or diabetes. We will also want to know if you smoke and how much sun exposure you get. All these factors help the eye doctor properly assess your eye health.
A comprehensive eye exam offers numerous benefits for maintaining both eye health and overall well-being.
- Early Detection of Eye Diseases: Regular eye exams can identify early signs of eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and preventing vision loss.
- Detection of Other Health Issues: Eye exams can also reveal signs of other serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. These conditions can often be detected through changes in the blood vessels and other structures in the eye.
- Improved Vision: Many people may not realize they need glasses or contact lenses until they have an eye exam. Regular exams ensure that your prescription is up-to-date, helping you maintain clear vision and reducing eye strain.
- Preventive Healthcare: By identifying potential issues early, comprehensive eye exams can help prevent more serious problems down the line, potentially saving you money on healthcare costs in the long run.
- Children’s Eye Health: Eye exams are important for children as well. They can detect conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye) early on, which is crucial for effective treatment and preventing long-term vision problems.
The American Optometric Association recommends an eye exam every two years if you aren’t having any problems and you’re aged 18-60. After the age of 61, you should schedule a comprehensive exam annually or as recommended by your eye doctor.
Call us today at (818) 476-4606 to schedule your comprehensive eye exam.
