about eye exams

how often should i have an eye exam?

theeyecarecompany recommends having an eye exam every 12 months to ensure your eyes are healthy and your visual needs are being met. Not all optometrists are created equal! The level of care an independent, eyecarecompany optometrist delivers in an eye exam has to be experienced to appreciate the difference.

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what does an eye exam involve? theeyecarecompany’s comprehensive eye exams usually involve: a detailed discussion of your symptoms and visual activities (e.g. computer work) comprehensive discussion of your previous eye & general health history automated refraction: computerised prescription estimate vision test: prescription test of your distance, reading and intermediate (computer distance) vision comprehensive eye health test of all aspects of the health of your eyes

checking for all common eye diseases including glaucoma, macula degeneration and cataracts

Anterior Eye and Retinal Imaging: a magnified, high-definition scan of the front and back of your eye

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contact lens exams

Whether you're a first timer, tried contact lenses before or just need a prescription or change in lens material, theeyecarecompany optometrists perform comprehensive contact lens examinations that are right for you.

First time wearers will be guided through insertion and removal, contact lens care and eye health maintenance. A discussion about how often you'd like to wear them and prevention of complications will also occur.

 

If you've tried contact lenses a few years ago and found them to be uncomfortable, dry or you just couldn't perfect the art of popping them in - don't fret! Even in the last six months, there have been significant developments in materials used in contact lenses, meaning that if you have dry eyes, astigmatism or a high prescription - there is almost certainly a lens that will work for you. theeyecarecompany optometrists are also experts in lens insertion and removal. It may take a few lessons, but they're all covered under a flat fee and we're very patient!

 

For the experienced contact lens wearer, it is essential to have a contact lens exam at least every 12 months to ensure that your eye health is maintained. Some symptoms of preventable eye conditions cannot be felt, so even if your eyes feel fine, ensure you have a contact lens exam at least once every 12 months.

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When worn with the correct guidance and management, you can have a great lifelong relationship with contact lenses that can be comfortable, healthy and safe. Read more about types of contact lenses.

 

retinal imaging

Retinal imaging allows us to take a high-definition, digital record of your eyes. The image captures the back of your eye (retina), through your pupil, to allow the optic nerve, macula and retinal blood vessels to be seen in great detail. Imaging is very useful in early detection of diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetes and glaucoma.

It’s as simple and painless as taking a photograph of your eyes, but with a highly detailed microscope and a well-trained optometrists eye to spot any changes or abnormalities.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Australia.

Glaucoma causes the optic nerve at the back of the eye to be progressively destroyed. The optic nerve links to the brain to allow you to interpret what you are seeing.

 

When destroyed by glaucoma, the optic nerve causes gradual vision loss, often in your peripheral vision.

Glaucoma has been called the "sneak thief" of sight, because, if left untreated, the vision loss may not be noticed until the disease is quite advanced. The damage caused cannot be repaired - once lost, your vision cannot be returned - so it is imperative that glaucoma is detected early, as it is possible to slow the progression via pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

 

The best way to detect glaucoma is to have regular eye examinations with an optometrist from theeyecarecompany.  This is particularly important if you have a family history of glaucoma.

We screen for glaucoma by checking your intraocular pressure, performing visual field tests and retinal imaging of the optic nerve.

 

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visual field testing

If you are at a higher risk of glaucoma, theeyecarecompany optometrists will ask you to have a visual field test. This is a simple test that measures your peripheral vision sensitivity, and how sensitive the nerves are at the back of your eye. The test is quick and painless, usually taking twenty minutes in total. You are asked to view a screen for approximately five minutes per eye and press a button when you detect small flashes or shimmers of light.

This allows us to detect early stages of glaucoma and other diseases that affect your quality of vision.

 

children's eye test

when should i bring my child in to have their eyes tested?

Children's vision can be tested at any age, but ideally a formal eye test should be conducted at around three years of age, and then before they start school.

 

what are the signs that my child may have a problem?

Reading books too close, difficulty seeing the board, missing words while reading, falling behind with homework, headaches, difficulty reading.

 

how much does an eye test cost for my child?

Children's eye tests are bulk-billed to Medicare, they usually only take twenty minutes, and we like to reward our kids with plenty of stickers after their eye test! You can also pick up a coffee at DCM on us after your kids get their eyes tested at the Top Ryde practice.

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