Comprehensive eye examinations are incredibly important. When we look into your eyes, not only can tell you how healthy your eyes are, or what we can do to improve your vision, but we can also tell you how healthy your general health is.
For example, through your comprehensive eye examination, we might be able to detect health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
A proper eye test isn’t a quick “read the chart and go.” At St Kilda Eyecare, your exam covers your history, a full vision check, how your eyes move and work together, and a look at overall eye health.
We use OCT (optical coherence tomography) and digital retinal photography to screen for retinal disease – things like macular degeneration and cataracts don’t always show symptoms early, so imaging catches what a basic check might miss. If we spot anything more complex, we’ll refer you straight to the right specialist.
We recommend receiving a comprehensive eye examination once every two years,
even if you are not experiencing any problems or issues with your eyes.
