Comprehensive Eye Care

At Advanced Valley Eye Associates, we strive to provide comprehensive, primary eye care for the whole family. Preventative and routine eye exams are important to maintaining good eye health. Often, eye and vision problems do not have obvious symptoms or signs, but are easily diagnosed by a licensed optometrist. By diagnosing eye and vision conditions early on, our optometrist is able provide treatment options and in many cases restore or prevent vision loss.

The American Optometric Association recommends yearly or bi-yearly eye and vision exams, depending on whether you are at-risk or not.

Eye Exam and Consultation

During an eye exam, Drs. William Richardson and Clare Thomasy will ask you questions about any symptoms or issues you are experiencing, medications your are currently taking, any blurry vision, your work environment, and your overall health. Family history and previous eye or vision conditions will also be discussed during this part of the examination. Our optometrists will consider this information when determining any treatments or recommendations.

Vision Testing

Regular vision testing and evaluations ensure that you always have the clearest vision possible. Drs. William Richardson and Clare Thomasy provides regular vision acuity test as part of a comprehensive eye exam. Our optometrists will measure how each eye is seeing by using a wall eye chart and a reading eye chart. The results of these tests are portrayed as a fraction, with 20/20 being the standard for normal distance and reading vision. Depending on the results of your vision test, our optometrists may prescribe corrective glasses, contacts, or eye exercises.

Eye Function Testing

In addition to vision testing, an eye exam in our Davis office includes testing eye functionality. Our optometrists performs several tests to evaluate depth perception, color vision, eye muscle capabilities, peripheral vision, and responsiveness to light. Several other simple tests are completed to determine whether the eyes are focusing, moving, and working together properly. The test results enable Drs. William Richardson and Clare Thomasy to diagnose any underlying conditions that may be impairing the eyes ability to focus or work together.

Eye Health

As part of a comprehensive eye exam, our Davis optometrist examines the overall health of the eye through a visual examination and tonometry. Our optometrists evaluates eye health by visually inspecting the eye and eyelids using magnification and a bright light. To examine the internal structures of the eye, we may dilate the pupils. Increased eye pressure may be an indicator of glaucoma, so we utilize tonometry to measure eye pressure. After completing these short tests, One of our optometrists reviews the results and discusses an treatments with you. Contact us at 530-757-6000 today to schedule a comprehensive eye exam.

Importance of Eye Examinations

Most people think of eye examinations as only addressing a new glasses prescription. However, as you age, you become more susceptible to other eye disease, and the future health of your vision can truly depend on your exam. Of course, medical eye disease can happen to young people too!

During eye examinations, your doctor will check your eyes for signs of serious eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration (all of which can cause blindness). Many eye diseases don’t present with ANY symptoms until severe vision loss has already occurred. Naturally, your doctor can update your glasses or contact lens prescription to have you seeing your best at all times.

The best treatment for eye disease is early diagnosis and prevention in the first place. Don’t neglect your regular routine eye examinations!