Already Have an Optician?
Importance of regular eye exams.
Regular eye exams are a cornerstone of healthy sight. Many eye and vision conditions present no obvious symptoms and early diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conditions are critical. That's why regular eye exams are vital to maintaining good vision. Before your next appointment let us help you take an active role in understanding the factors that affect your sight as well us provide you with information to help you get the most of your time with your optician.
From appointment to glasses: What you can do to prepare
Today’s lens products are high tech combinations of an optical surface, a lens material, and a combination of lens enhancements or treatments. Your optician can make a recommendation of the unique lens combination that is right for you, based on your individual prescription, frame choice, medical history and lifestyle. Many of you trust your optician to select what is right for you; however, they will also appreciate your input to equip you with the optimal pair of spectacles.
Here are some questions to consider before your visit or to ask your optician during your exam.
Ask Yourself:
- Are you currently having any vision problems? Are your eyes sensitive to light or, do they sometimes feel tired or uncomfortable due to changing light?
- Does sun glare frequently affect your vision?
- Are there vision problems that exist in your family including health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes that may impact healthy sight?
- Are you taking any prescription medications? Some medications, prescription as well as over the counter and herbal can impact vision.
- If this isn’t your first eye exam, has anything changed in your vision since the last exam? Also, don’t forget to bring your current prescription and all glasses you are currently wearing with you and if it’s with a new practice, have your previous practice forward your records in advance.
Ask your optician:
- Given my age, eye condition and other risk factors, how often should I have my eyes examined?
- I spend a lot of time moving between indoors and outdoors, what options exist to protect my eyes?
- How damaging is the sun’s UV light to my eyes? And, what can I do to protect my eyes?
- What lens designs and options are a good fit for me? What is the benefit of an anti-reflective coating? Is there an anti-scratch treatment recommended? What about a thinner lens for a better looking and lighter lens?
- Are Transitions lenses a good choice for me?