Eye Exams In Kamloops
You rely on your sight in all aspects of your daily life. It is essential to monitor the health of your eyes to maintain your vision and to detect the early signs of eye diseases. At North Shore Kamloops Optical Centre, we help you do that and more by providing you with state-of-the-art eye exams in Kamloops. We wish to offer the most thorough examinations to clients like you, which is why we ensure that our clinic is outfitted with the latest technology and equipment.
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Our seasoned team has years of experience in helping clients take care of their eyes. When you come to us, we will carefully inspect your eyes and your health history to provide you with tailored services. You can rely on us for much more than just eye examinations in Kamloops. We can service you with the diagnosis of eye diseases, Ortho-K lens for myopia and children's eye care.
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Please contact us if you'd like to make an appointment with us. We can also supply you with premium glasses and sunglasses.
Why Is A Comprehensive Eye Exam So Important?
Many serious eye conditions may not have obvious symptoms. Some eye diseases only show symptoms when the condition is advanced and difficult, or even impossible, to treat. A comprehensive eye exam provides the full assurance of vision and eye health. It is important to note that sight tests and school vision screening are not sufficient and do not replace routine comprehensive eye exams performed by an optometrist. A sight test can only determine a lens power by relying on a combination of computerized tests using automated equipment. These automated sight tests are not comprehensive or accurate and do little, if anything to determine the health of your and your child’s eyes.
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Optometrists diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting the visual system (the eye and related structures). Optometrists also assist in identifying general health conditions that are often first detected through a comprehensive eye exam, provide referrals to specialists and can help manage post-eye-surgery health. From infants to seniors, optometrists provide care to help maintain good vision, eye health and quality of life.
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Question & Answers
Learn about the frequently asked questions regarding eye exams -
Why and When Should You Get an Eye Exam Done?
Several eye diseases, such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, are hard to detect without an eye checkup. Our clinic is fully-equipped with cutting-edge imaging and testing technology to examine the insides of your eyes and check for any possible issues. Meticulous screening and early intervention can protect your vision for long.
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Typically, older people would need more frequent eye exams. Our recommendation is to get your eye tested at least once a year to make it possible for us to check your ocular health.
What To Anticipate During An Eye Exam?
If you have never got your eye tested, you might be anxious before visiting an eye examination centre. To calm your nerves, we have listed a few things you can expect during your eye exam:
Questions about Your Medical and Family History
The optometrist will ask questions about your family and medical history before evaluating your vision. The family and medical history help us determine the risk of conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
Eye Test
This is the most important phase of an eye exam, where we use various methods such as visual field testing and refractor to test your vision and assess your visual needs.
Diagnosis & Imaging
This is the stage where we’ll check the symptoms of any eye disease. Some of this testing is a part of every eye exam. Some additional imaging might be added to have a good look at your anatomical structures.
When Should My Child Have Their First Eye Exam?
Generally, we recommend bringing a child in for their first eye exam at six months old.
Contact Us
At our eye care centre, we're devoted to improving client education regarding the health of their eyes. We provide thorough examinations in Kamloops along with supplying exclusive lenses and glasses in a professional environment.
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Please contact us if you'd like to make an appointment with us or have any queries.