Here is a list of our services and a short explanation to what it entails.
An eye test/examination is a series of tests performed by an optometrist assessing vision and ability to focus on and discern objects, as well as other tests and examinations pertaining to the eyes. Eye examinations may detect potentially treatable blinding eye diseases, ocular manifestations of systemic disease, or signs of tumours or other anomalies of the brain. An eye examination takes about 20 - 30 minutes. As well as testing your sight, the optometrist will check the health of your eyes and look for signs of general health problems. Your eyes will be examined both outside and inside. The interior of your eye will be examined using an ophthalmoscope, a special torch which shines a light through the pupil allowing a detailed study of the internal structures. Your pupil reflexes will also be test
We do screenings for your driver's license. We check your vision and then supply you with a certificate which you hand in at the license department. No need for you to test your eyes there.
A contact lens fitment or fitting is when the optometrist shows you how to put the contact lenses in and take them out, how to clean them and care for them. After about a week a follow up consultation is done to assess your vision with the contact lenses and that your eyes can accomodate them. We supply you with your contact lenses that you need.
We have a wide variety of frames and we will assist you in choosing the correct frame and lenses for your needs.
When a screening for color vision is done the optometrist checks if you have a problem seeing certain colors. This test is done by using Ishihara Color Vision Test Plates. The plates consists of dots of several different sizes and colors and a number is shown inside the circle in a different color.
The term depth perception refers to our ability to determine distances between objects and see the world in three dimensions. The optometrist uses tests do determine if you have a problem with depth perception.
Visual acuity is defined as the clarity or sharpness of vision, which is the ability of the eye to see and distinguish fine details. To test or assess visual acuity you have to read the letters on the optometrist's chart.
An assessment or test of your visual fields is a method of measuring your entire scope of vision, that is your central and peripheral (side) vision.
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