Comprehensive Eye Tests
At The Focal Point Optometrist, located in Perth, we provide comprehensive eye exams beyond simple vision correction. Our goal is to offer a thorough assessment of your eye health and visual capabilities using the latest advancements in optical technology. We ensure each exam is detailed as the care we aim to provide, helping you maintain optimal eye health and vision clarity.
The Importance of Eye Exams
Regular eye exams are important for updating your prescription glasses or contact lenses and monitoring your overall eye health. These exams can help identify early signs of eye conditions and provide valuable insights into your overall health.
Here are some key reasons why regular eye exams are important:
- Early detection of eye conditions: Many eye conditions, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, have no early warning signs. A routine eye exam can help detect these diseases early when they are most treatable.
- Monitoring vision changes: Your vision can change over time due to factors such as ageing, presbyopia and cataracts. A routine eye exam can help track these changes and ensure that you have the correct prescription for glasses or contact lenses.
Children's Eye Tests
At The Focal Point Optometrist, we understand the importance of early vision care in a child's development. Regular exams are essential for identifying common vision issues like myopia, astigmatism, and muscle alignment problems, as well as assessing overall vision health. Detecting these issues early can greatly impact a child’s academic performance and social interactions. We employ child-friendly methods to ensure that exams are pleasant and free of stress.
Symptoms of Eye Problems
If you are experiencing any of the difficulties below, there might be an underlying eye health concern. Your distance vision can be perfect, but there can be problems with how your eyes work together when they move or focus. When eyes are not working as quickly and efficiently as they should, the following symptoms may be experienced:
- Headaches, tired eyes, sore eyes
- Red, watery eyes; covering one eye
- Rubbing, excessive blinking
- Periods of blurry vision, squinting
- Slow copying from a board, holding books very close
- Inward or outward turning eye, particularly when tired
- Skipping or jumping of words and lines when reading, using a finger to read
- Avoiding reading, clumsy with objects, tripping or falling over frequently
