Your ability to see clearly at different distances will be tested to determine a proper prescription for glasses and or contact lenses. It includes the measurement of a visual acuity, and a computerized assisted measurement of your refractive error. Your specific visual problems and needs are taken into consideration before the final correction is determined.


Various computerized instruments and procedures are used to evaluate your eyes for disease. A biomicroscope is used to check for cataracts, analyze the optic nerve, blood vessels and other internal structures of the eye to check for retinal problems and evidence of systemic disease such as diabetes and high blood pressure. It may also be necessary to have dilation eye drops instilled at your visit in order to attain views of the retina that may not be possible without drops to open the pupil of the eye.


Various other tests include the glaucoma check, depth perception, and colour vision assessment may be performed at every check-up. Digital retinal imaging is recommended for a baseline and to ensure accurate and detailed comparison visit to visit. The final consultation includes a summary of our findings and discussion of the appropriate treatment options. Your treatment is related to your symptoms, findings and visual requirements. It may include eyeglasses, contact lenses, laser surgery (LASIK) or referral to another specialist. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about our findings and treatment plans.


Eyestrain at Work:
If you spend most of your day at a computer monitor, you may experience irritating and uncomfortable eye strain from time to time. Here are some things you can do to ease the strain:


Glance away from the computer monitor for 20 seconds every 20 minutes or so.


Focus on more distant objects (20/20 Rule:


For every 20 minutes of work, take 20 seconds of break).


Get up and move around at least once every 2 hours to give your eyes and your body a rest.

Blink more often. Your eyes need the natural lubrication that blinking provides.

Computer users blink less than normal resulting in dry, itchy eyes. Relax. If possible, lean back and close your eyes for a few moments once in a while. Adjust your work space. Position your monitor 18 to 30 inches from your eyes with the top of the screen at eye level where you can look slightly down at your work. Eliminate reflected glare on your screen from surrounding lights. Use special eyewear. If you spend the majority of your time at a computer, glasses or contact lenses designed to focus correctly on your computer screen can help. Anti-reflective coating on glasses will also help.