What Is Included In An Eye Exam

We believe just as important as it is for us to understand your medical history, you should be provided with the details to your eye exam.  Please feel free to ask questions during your exam, we want you to feel comfortable and walk away with an understanding of the process.  During your exam, we will :

• Measure visual acuity, which means to measure how well you can see
• Determine your eye-glass prescription at distance and near
• Evaluate your eye muscle coordination
• Check to see if you have any color deficiencies
• Assess the front of the eye with a microscope
• Perform a glaucoma test screening test (eye pressure measurement)
• Dilate the eyes to properly evaluate the retina
• Patients often ask do you have to dilate the eyes? To properly assess the retina (the back of the eye), we use to routinely dilate everyones eyes. Looking at the retina through an un-dilated eye is like looking through the keyhole of your door to see what is inside the house. Its easier and more effective if you open the door, put your head in and look around. The drops and technology used allows us to examine the back of the eye properly. 

Your contact lens fitting evaluation will determine if you are a candidate for wearing contact lens. This assessment includes tests and procedures which go beyond an eyeglass prescription: the measurement of the corneal curvature, a modified health assessment of the eye and an in-office trial with diagnostic lenses. Your contact lens evaluation includes your updated glasses prescription, a diagnostic pair of contact lenses, follow up if necessary, and your Contact Lens Rx. A contact lens evaluation is like an “upgrade” from the glasses examination.

Types Of Contact Lenses That Can Be Fitted At Our Office

• Soft Daily Wear Lenses
• Disposable Lenses
• Planned Replacement Lenses
• Colored Lenses
• Enhancement Tinted Lenses
• Astigmatic Lenses
• Bifocal Lenses
• Extended Wear Lenses
• Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses

Contact Lens Pricing

Our office matches 1800-Contacts & Wal-Mart prices PLUS an additional 5% OFF for our customers. Also, as a private office, we can provide you with an extra manufacturers rebate to give you even more savings! We can fill any prescription as long as it’s not expired. Please bring it in and we’ll give you a quote or call us at 214.872.4177 and make an order over the phone. We’ll be happy to serve you.

Medical Evaluations are evaluations that DO NOT pertain to correcting for glasses or contacts. Medical evaluations are performed to help manage and/or treat certain health aspects of the eye similar to the following:

• All types of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Dry Eyes and Dry Eye Syndrome
• Migraines and/or Headaches
• Foreign Bodies
• Corneal Abrasions and Ulcers
• Lasik Consultation
• Cataract Consultation
• Latisse Evaluations (Longer Eye Lashes)

**Most medical evaluations and procedures are normally covered by a major medical insurance (deductible met). These are different from Vision Insurance and Plans. 

Glaucoma Evaluations are usually for patients with a family history of glaucoma or those previously diagnosed with the condition.  Dr. Tran is certified as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist in the state of Texas and can help you diagnose, treat and manage glaucoma if needed.  While there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection is vital to stopping the progress of permanent vision loss.

The examination includes the following:

• Detailed Case History
• Visual Measurements
• Visual Angle Evaluation via Gonioscopy
• Eye Pressure Measurement(s)
• Corneal Thickness Measurement
• Pupil Dilation (to examine the back of the eye)
• Optic Nerve Head Photography for documentation and analysis
• Visual Field Threshold Testing for documentation and analysis

Diabetic Examinations are usually requested by your Primary Care Physician. Patients who are Type I or Type II diabetics are recommended to have yearly dilated comprehensive exams to monitor and detect any signs of Diabetic Retinopathy which may cause permanent vision loss. We can perform the exam and contact your Primary Care Physician to update your chart.

The examination includes the following:

• Detailed Case and Medical History
• Vision Measurements
• Pupil Evaluation
• Eye Muscle Evaluation
• Color Vision Testing
• Peripheral Vision Examination
• Binocular Vision Analysis (how well your eyes work together)
• Prescription Determination (not required for diabetic eye exam, but necessary for a standard eye exam)
• Internal/External Eye Examination
• Eye Pressure Measurement
• Pupil Dilation (to examine the back of the eye)