On-Site Eye Examinations by

Independent Optometrist

We are pleased to announce the addition of Independent Optometrist Dr. Darryl Burgess at our location and are now able to provide a single stop for all your eye care needs. Complete Eye Exams are available to children, adults and seniors. "Dr. Burgess graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2007 with a bachelor of science. He then pursued his optometry degree at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico where he graduated in 2011 with a doctorate in optometry. Dr. Burgess enjoys providing comprehensive eye exams and getting to know his patients. He is able to perform eye exams in both english and spanish." Eye examinations should be an essential part of your overall health care. There are many factors that can affect your vision and eye health, therefore routine eye examinations are recommended. The ability to see is one of the most valuable aspects of life. It is important to protect your vision.

Eye Examinations

Comprehensive Eye Exams We perform full eye tests to check the overall function of your eyes. This includes examining:

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Visual correction for glasses and contact lens

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Binocular vision to ensure that both eyes are

working well together

It is important for children to have their eyes tested before going into grade school. Some children may have a high refractive error (eyeglass prescription), strabismus (“cross eyes”) or amblyopia (“lazy eye”), which can affect how well your eyes are working well together. The health of your eyes Your eye health is important. When checking your eyes we assess for various conditions including dry eye, strained eyes from computer vision syndrome, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Many eye conditions such as glaucoma can have little or no symptoms initially but can be better managed if detected earlier on. Your eyes can also tell us a lot about your overall health. For instance, when we are examining you retina, we check for signs of diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy. We recommend that diabetics get yearly eye checkups. How often should I get my eyes tested? • Kids up to 19 years of age – We recommend regular eye checkups every 6 months to 1 year. They are fully covered by MSP for eye exams. • Adults 19 to 64 years of age – We recommend regular eye checkups every 2 years. We recommend checkups every year if you are being monitored for certain eye or general health conditions such as diabetes. • Adults 65 years of age and over – We recommend regular eye checkups every year. They are partially covered by MSP for eye exams. Direct Billing for Eye Exams We may be able to bill your eye exam directly if you have extended health benefits with the following insurance providers: Pacific Blue Cross, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Cowan Insurance Group, Desjardins Insurance, Great-West Life, Industrial Alliance, Johnson Inc., Manulife Financial, Maximum Benefit or Johnston Group, Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada and Sun Life Financial.

Eye Health Examination versus Automated Refraction Eye health examinations are performed by Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Family Physicians. Their purpose is to detect eye problems at their earliest stages and to help correct or adapt to any vision changes. Automated refractions are performed by Licensed Opticians. The purpose of this is to refresh one's prescription or for verification. On-Site Automated Sight Testing Impressive Eyewear offers Vision / Sight Testing for free with the purchase of eye glasses or contact lens minimum order using our automated Eye Logic system. This procedure is called Auto-refraction. It uses a sophisticated computer program and special equipment designed to test and measure your sight. It calculates whether you could see more clearly with the help of corrective lenses, and it determines the strength of the lenses you may need. Call today for your Eye Exam or Refraction Appointment 604-583-6155