At Optical World we offer:

Contact Lenses • Designer Eye Wear • Low Vision Services • Pediatric Eye Care

Routine Eye Exams • Treatment and Management of Eye Injuries and Infections

The American Optometric Association recommends an eye examination every 1-2 years, of course those individuals with diabetes, hypertension or with family history of glaucoma should have their eyes examined more frequently. Many eye diseases have no immediate symptoms and the best way to screen for them is by preventative care or eye examinations. Don’t let a simple, repairable problem hinder your eyesight and cause even further more serious damage in the future. Guidelines for the frequency of examinations are provided by the American Optometric Association.

Your Eye Exam We follow the American Optometric Association's recommendations for a comprehensive eye exam: The Eye Doctor will perform several tests on your vision and will screen your eyes for retinal and corneal disorders. Afterwards, the Eye Doctor will discuss your test results, explain your prescription and give you a better understanding of your overall eye health.

Internal & External Eye Health - An internal and external examination of your eyes for signs of possible disorders, such as cataracts or retinal.

Current Prescription Check - An evaluation of your current eyeglass prescription.

Visual Acuity - A test of your ability to see sharply and clearly at all distances.

Refraction - A test for your eyes' ability to focus light rays exactly on the retina at
distance and close-up.

Tonometry - A measurement of your internal eye pressure to test for glaucoma.

Visual Coordination - A test for eye coordination and muscle control.

Focusing Ability - A test to measure your eyes' ability to change focus.

Your Prescription - On your prescription, your eye doctor will list the vision correction necessary for your left and right eyes. If there is a plus ("+") sign before your prescription, you are farsighted and have trouble seeing things up close. If there is a minus ("-") sign before your prescription, you are nearsighted and have trouble seeing far away. The higher the number is after the "+" or "-" sign, the greater the vision correction you need.