“Relax! Your annual eye health and vision status exam
is painless and quick.”

Your yearly visit to the Family EyeCare Clinic is one of the three keys to keeping your health and independence all your life – and it's never too late to start. In fact, it's usually quicker and easier than the other two health keys – visits to your dentist and doctor!

And many general health problems can be detected early during your yearly Optometric exam in plenty of time for preventive treatment. The Cleveland Clinic recommends an eye exam every year for optimal health.

Your first visit.
Allow an hour for your first visit – for filling out forms and for a more comprehensive exam. Bring and/or wear any prescription glasses or contacts, as well as your sunglasses (very important – your eye pupils will be dilated for the exam). Also bring a list of any medications and supplements you take.

The first thing your Optometrist will do is – talk to you! We care about your eyes and you as a person, as well. Your occupation, your hobbies, and your lifestyle all give clues to the needed care of your eyes. Your family medical history, for example, will give important indications for current and future care.

Depending on your age and eyes, your exam may include the following diagnostics,

• Visual examination of the interior and exterior of your eyes both for vision problems and for your general health. Problems such as diabetes or hardening of the arteries may show up first during this exam – a kind of early warning for you. Adults will get checked for glaucoma.
• Tests for nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism, depth perception, and reading problems for adults over 40.
• Simple tests of your ability to see clearly at both near and far distances (for all ages of patients, including infants, children, and adults).
• A test determining eye coordination and eye muscle function. This confirms that the eyes are working properly together.

“Your annual eye exam includes evaluation for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other diseases of the eye, as well as vision tests to see if corrective lenses are needed. If, in addition, you are being evaluated for contact lenses, this is often done in the same visit as your regular exam, but it is a different clinic service requiring different assessments, and thus carries an additional cost.”

The results will give your eye health professional information about your overall eye health, your sight, and what prescription you will need to correct your vision, if any.

That's it! Simple, quick, painless. And you are ready for another year of good eyesight!
Of course, making your appointment is the key step! Click here to make an online appointment, or call us at 440-946-8809 at the Willoughby office, or 440-352-0616 at the Painesville office. Click here for locations and hours. We look forward to seeing you soon – so you can see better!