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Vision and Medical Eye Exam
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Dr. Williams recommends a yearly eye examination for vision and visual health. During the comprehensive eye examination, the health and function of your eyes will be assessed and various tests of your vision will be performed. Eye muscle coordination and focusing ability is tested. Ocular health testing including retinal examination and glaucoma testing are performed.
Eye Examination Steps
Are you having any difficulty with your eyes?
The eye exam starts by identifying your vision or eye complaints.
Your eye history
A careful eye health history is taken and reviewed, as well as systemic medical history. Any medications you are taking are noted, as many can affect the eyes and vision.
How sharp is your vision?
Visual acuity, the sharpness of your vision, is measured and tests are performed to determine your eyeglass prescription.
Measure up
Corneal curvature is measured to allow us to properly fit contact lenses, as well as detect any abnormal shape of the front surface of your eyes.
Coordination and Focus Tests
Eye muscle coordination and focusing ability are tested.
Assessing the Small Stuff
A bio microscope, or slit lamp, is used to assess the health of the lids, cornea, iris, lens and other structures of the eye.
Inspecting inside
To inspect the inner structures of your eyes, including the retina and optic nerve, two methods can be used:
Option 1: Alternative to Dilation
A new diagnostic tool, Optomap, allows the doctor to view the entire retina without the use of pupil dilation. Dilating drops are not used. The Optomap imaging is fast, easy and comfortable. The images are permanent records in medical files, and can be reviewed for comparisons and to track any eye disease.
Option 2: Dilation
Dilating eye drops, which cause the pupils to enlarge, give the doctor a good view of the internal structures of the eye. The effects of the dilating drops usually begin to subside after a few hours. While eyes are dilated, close work or reading may be difficult and bright sunlight may be annoying. We suggest bringing sunglasses to see in bright light following a dilated eye exam.
What’s right for you?
After performing all necessary tests, an explanation of the results will be discussed with you. Options such as eye glasses, contact lenses, eye medications or eye surgery will be presented to you.
Robbie Price
As a professional here in the community, value is what I find most important and I get it here at Eyedentity. I enjoy coming here because not only do they give great service, but it is a warm, inviting atmosphere. Everybody is happy and gives you the best of their abilities. It’s the total package that makes a huge difference.
Leah
I’ve been seeing Dr. Williams at Eyedentity Eyewear for years. Every time I come in, she gives me a thorough exam and asks me if I have any questions. She makes sure I understand what she’s doing at each step. Dr. Williams is great, the staff is wonderful, and the glasses that you will get here will be amazing and look great on you.
Clark Swisher
My requirements are highly unusual, I needed more glasses than just a single pair. I needed glasses for my motorcycle, for driving a bus, for golf, for fishing, for athletics, and I needed regular glasses for teaching at school. After wearing them for three months I felt the glasses weren’t quite right. But I came in and Barry redid the whole group. They’ve been good to me.
Desiree Long
At Eyedentity Eyewear, the diagnostics are very up to date. They have all of the equipment to really know what you need for your eyes. They have a wide variety of frames and price ranges. The people who work at Eyedentity are really knowledgeable about what looks good on a person and what fits their lifestyle. They know their business!
John Fem
It’s been so hard to find a company like Eyedentity Eyewear who can actually fit the frames to your face to the exact dimensions and style you want. You know what you’re walking into when you walk into the upscale places: you’re spending a certain minimum. Eyedentity fits my budget well, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Come in and give them a try!
Dawn Ferman
Dr. Williams at Eyedentity Eyewear saw me on a Saturday morning. I was from Texas, and she got me in within 10 minutes. I had scratched my eye and it needed attention. She took care of me, so I was won from the beginning. I trust her with my eyes. I know there isn’t anywhere else in Columbia that we can get better service.
Breanne Gibson
I had the Lipiflow treatment about 7 months ago, and it’s amazing! I trusted that my eyes would feel better, but I had no idea how much better. I no longer have itching or dryness, and I don’t have to use eye drops all day. I also have whiter, brighter eyes than I’ve had in years. I’m able to wear contacts again without any irritation. The maintenance after the treatment is minimal, and it’s helping keep my eyes in great shape. I’m so glad I got the treatment!
