Eye Exams

Most patients come to our Reno office because they are in need of new contacts or eyeglasses.

But there are so many other important reasons to get an eye exam, such as:

 

  • Checking the eye for diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration

  • The eye can reveal much information about the general health of the body, often revealing the first signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.

  • Uncorrected and under-corrected prescriptions can lead to headaches, eye fatigue, eye twitching, and eye pain. These issues may be easily corrected with the proper eyewear.


The doctor at Cochrane Family Eyecare pride themselves on offering extremely accurate and comprehensive eye exams to every patient that comes through the door. In fact, we will do whatever it takes to deliver to you the absolute best prescription we can design to meet all of your visual and lifestyle needs.

All of our eye examinations include the following:

  • We respect your time! We know time is valuable to strive to stay ontime, assuming that you arrive on schedule with your paperwork completed!

  • Visual Acuity Testing

  • A state-of-the-art reading with our Topcon Auto-Refractor / Auto-Keratometer. This gives us an objective baseline reading of what your true prescription is without the stress of picking the wrong answer when the doctor asks you "Better image one or image two?" It also gives us accurate information about the curvature of the surface of your eye, allowing us to give you the best fitting contact lenses possible for your individual eyes. And, when coupled with our Topcon Autophoropter, determining your prescription has never been easier or more accurate!

  • A thorough and comprehensive refraction. We have a proven track record of writing accurate prescriptions that take into account all your particular work, hobby, and lifestyle needs. 

  • A glaucoma screening utilizing our newest piece of optical technology, the iCare Tonometer. This device allows us to get accurate readings of the pressure in your eyes without having to use an annoying "blast of air" test or eye drops that may be uncomfortable for you.

  • As part of our comprehensive examination, our doctors use a biomicroscope (slit-lamp) to check for your corneal health and to look for any signs of cataracts.

  • The opportunity to upgrade your eye examination to include the Optomap retinal photography instead of our standard retinal photo. This upgrade allows us to have a dramatically improved view of the retina. The latest research has shown that many conditions may occur in the periphery of the retina, and these conditions need to be detected as early as possible to allow us to have the best chances of maintaining your clearest vision. We recommend this upgrade to every patient, every time as part of their annual wellness eye examination. You can learn all about this amazing retinal camera here.

 

Call our office today at 775-787-3939 to schedule your appointment, or click here to schedule online!

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