We recommend having an eye exam every two years, but your optometrist may advise more frequent testing based on your individual needs.
Seeing is believing
A comprehensive eye examination is a test of your vision & the health of your eyes.
comprehensive eye Examination
It is important to have your vision tested to obtain a record of how well you see, but it is equally important to check the health of your eyes.
It’s worth noting that several eye diseases are “silent,” which implies that they do not cause any noticeable symptoms. Unfortunately, by the time they do start producing symptoms, it may be too late to treat them. In addition, the health of your retina can provide valuable insights into your overall health.
An eye examination can reveal changes to blood vessels in the retina caused by conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems that may have gone unnoticed. People with these conditions are at a higher risk of developing certain eye conditions, making regular eye exams crucial for maintaining healthy vision.
Visual Fields
Sometimes we will recommend an additional examination of your peripheral vision called a Visual Fields exam.
The Optometrist will explain the reasoning for the extra test but some common reasons why a Visual Field exam may be required are:
- Family history of Glaucoma
- Suspected Glaucoma
- Unexplained headaches
- Renewal or application of a Driving License and other reasons at the discretion of the Optometrist
Kids’ Vision Examination
Because children learn mostly with their eyes, having an eye examination from a young age will ensure clear and comfortable vision for your child to learn successfully.
It’s tough to read, write, see whiteboards or computers if you have poor vision. Children are often short-sighted, particularly if it runs in their family. If your child has poor vision, it could lead to them struggling in class and performing poorly in school.
Sometimes your child may seem to see well but in actual fact the whiteboard at school, for example, may not look clear. Your child may not even think to complain as the board has always looked that way, they see it as ‘normal’.
Another reason to test a child’s eyes is that 1 eye may be seeing better than the other. If this is happening and it is left untreated then it can lead to a lazy eye, known as Amblyopia.
There are a number of signs and/or symptoms that your child may have if they are struggling with their vision; these are listed below:
- Loses their place whilst reading
- Avoids close work
- Holds reading material closer than normal
- Tends to rub their eyes a lot
- Has headaches
- Turns or tilts head to use one eye only
- Uses finger to maintain place when reading
- Performs below potential at school
Driver’s License Assessment
In order to obtain and maintain a driver’s licence, visual requirements need to be met. Periodic re-assessment is required when your driving licence needs renewal.
At Total Vision, we can provide you with the official LTNZ ‘Eyesight Certificate for Driver’s Licence’ DL12 form that certifies your vision meets the legal standard. This can save you the frustration and time of queuing at the testing centre for the eyesight component of sitting or renewing your licence.
We also offer options that can enhance vision at night—such as anti-reflection coatings—and provide filters & sunglass lenses that enhance vision & protect against UV during the day.
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