Eye exams are vital to your overall health.

A comprehensive eye exam is a thorough check of your vision and overall eye health. It goes beyond just figuring out whether you need glasses or contacts, it can also detect early signs of eye diseases and even some general health conditions such as diabetes or heart-disease. Because many conditions develop without noticeable symptoms, routine exams are essential for protecting your long-term vision.

After your vision exam with the doctor, our team of opticians will take the time to clearly explain your results and offer personalized recommendations for glasses, lenses, or contact lenses.

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What to expect during your Comprehensive Eye Exam:

​Medical & Vision History
​The eye doctor will ask about:

• Vision problems (blurry vision, headaches, eye strain)
• Medical conditions (like diabetes or high blood pressure)
• Family history of eye diseases
• Screen use and lifestyle habits

​Visual Acuity Test
This is the classic eye chart test:

• You’ll read letters from a distance
• Measures how clearly you can see at various distances

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Refraction Test
This determines your exact prescription:

• You’ll look through a device and choose between lens options -- “Which is clearer, 1 or 2?”
• Used to prescribe glasses or contacts 

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Slit Lamp Examination
A special microscope lets the doctor examine:

• Cornea
• Iris
• Lens
• Eyelids

This helps detect things like cataracts or infections.

​Intraocular Pressure Test (Glaucoma Test)
Measures pressure inside your eyes:

• Often done with a puff of air or a gentle probe
• Screens for glaucoma

Retinal Exam (Dilated Eye Exam) *
Drops are used to widen your pupils so the doctor can examine the back of your eye:

• Retina
• Optic nerve
• Blood vessels

This helps detect conditions like:

• macular degeneration
• diabetic retinopathy
• retinal scarring or tearing

*your vision may be blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours after dilation; if you cannot be dilated the day of your exam, you may reschedule your dilation for a later date.

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FAQs

How long does the exam typically take?

• Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Longer if additional tests or dilation is needed

How often should I come in for an eye exam?​

• Ages 18–60: every 1–2 years
• 60+: once a year
• More often if you wear contact lenses or have existing eye conditions

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Should I bring anything into my eye exam?

• Bring in your current glasses and/or contacts lenses you are wearing
• Bring in any insurance cards
• Know your current medications
• Bring sunglasses for after dilation, if being dilated
• Consider bringing someone to drive you if your eyes will be dilated​

Insurance & Payment Options

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​Determining your coverage can be confusing, but you don’t have to figure it out alone! Our knowledgeable staff is equipped to assist you in understanding and utilizing your insurance benefits to cover your optometry needs. Call our office to check if we are in network with your insurance plan or for any questions regarding your coverage.

Our office accepts the following vision plans:

• VSP Vision Care
• Eyemed​
• Medi-Cal : LA Care / HealthNet / Molina ​​

*exclusions may apply, please call our office to confirm eligibility
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We accept the following methods of payment:

• Debit/Credit (VISA, Discover, Mastercard, AmEx)
• Cash
• Care Credit
• FSA/HSA