Comprehensive Eye Exams in Milford
The Importance of Comprehensive Eye Exams
A comprehensive eye examination at our New Haven County eye care center will include vision screening tests as well as other tests that can help uncover eye disease and other issues. Comprehensive eye exams are a valuable tool in diagnosing problems in their early stages, helping to slow down an eye problem’s progression and prevent long-term damage from occurring. Routine eye exams are recommended for people of all ages, regardless of whether or not they have a history of eye issues.
Our eye exams help detect issues such as:
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Lazy eye
- Crossed eyes or eye alignment issues
- Tunnel vision
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Dry eye
High blood pressure and high cholesterol can also impact eye health, and some eye exam tests may detect problems related to these conditions. Once a diagnosis has been reached, you and your doctor can work together to develop a treatment or management plan, if necessary, to support you in living a healthy and high-quality life.
What to Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam
Our eye exams at Lighthouse Vision include a variety of vision and eye health tests to help our doctors gain a full understanding of your eye health. Our eye tests also provide insight as to any necessary care or treatment plans required.
Comprehensive eye exams will test for:
- Basic vision problems, assessing prescription needs
- Distance vision issues
- Abnormalities in how the eyes work independently
- Common eye diseases
- Eye pressure and glaucoma
- Field of vision obstructions
- Irregularities with the back of the eye and other eye structures
At the conclusion of your eye exam, your doctor will be able to diagnose any issues and develop a treatment plan or management plan tailored to your unique needs.
Schedule an Eye Exam in Milford
At Lighthouse Vision, we offer annual eye exams to residents of Milford, Orange, West Haven, Stratford, Monroe, and New Haven. When was the last time you had an annual eye exam? If it’s been more than a year, the time to do so is now. Neglecting your eye health could lead to negative outcomes that impact your future quality of life. At Lighthouse Vision, it is our privilege to help you with all your eye care needs. Contact us today to make an appointment for your comprehensive eye exam.
Can I do an eye exam online?
No. Each comprehensive eye exam includes a physical ocular health evaluation.
What is included in an eye exam?
an ocular health evaluation of both the front and back of each eye and an evaluation of vision needs (contact lenses and/or eyeglasses)
What diseases can be detected in an eye exam?
Glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, melanoma, stroke, high blood pressure, conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, metastatic cancer, and many more.
How often do I need an eye exam?
At least one comprehensive eye exam per year.
Is it necessary for the doctor to dilate my pupils during the exam?
Dilating the pupils is standard of care and is recommended every year, but we do also offer the optomap Retinal Imaging.