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Axial Length Measurement

We include an axial length measurement on all children’s exams with our new instrument, the Topcon MYAH.

Reasons your optometrist would do an axial length measurement:

  • To determine your child’s probability of becoming nearsighted (or myopic)

  • To aid in understanding if the myopia management treatment approach is working

  • Help parents to understand why myopia management is needed or necessary

 

VISUAL FIELD TESTING

Our optometrists may recommend you to have your peripheral vision checked. At View Optometry we can do this by using an instrument called a visual field. You may also require a visual field test for your driver’s license. This additional testing would be covered by your B.C. Care Card.

Reasons the optometrist may want you to perform a visual field test:

  • If the doctor suspects you may be developing glaucoma

  • If you have a family history of glaucoma

  • If you had or the doctor suspects you have had a stroke or tumor in the brain

  • If you have an ocular disease that affects the optic nerve

  • To determine if a lid droop is affecting your vision

  • To obtain to driver’s license

  • Baseline testing

 

Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)

What is an OCT?

An OCT uses light waves to take a scan of the back or front of your eye.  It is similar to an ultrasound image in that it takes a cross section image of a part of your body with non-invasive techniques.  Every eye exam at out clinic includes an OCT scan of your eyes.

Reasons the optometrist may want to take an OCT scan of your eyes:

  • If the doctor suspects you have a retinal disorder, glaucoma, or a corneal disorder

  • To monitor progression of an eye disease

  • If you have diabetes

  • If you have a family history of macular degeneration

  • Baseline testing

 

Meibography

Meibomian glands are found within the eye lids. We use our Topcon Myah to take an image of these glands. They produce an oil called meibum which is the outermost layer of the tear film. If they are clogged up you can get dry irritated eyes or even styes.

Reasons your optometrist would do meibography:

  • To determine if your meibomian glands are blocked

  • To aid in understanding if the treatment approach is working

  • As a demonstration tool to patients




Cornea Topography

Corneal topography is like a map of the surface of your cornea, the clear front part of your eye. It shows how curved or flat different areas of the cornea are.

Reasons your optometrist would do topography:

  • To screen for a cornea disease called keratoconus which is common in patients with high astigmatism

  • To perform specialty contact lens fittings

  • Often needed prior to refractive surgery to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery