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