Eye exam Services
Annual eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss.
At Eye Contact, your eye exam will be the most thorough that you have ever had. Amazingly, we can provide this level of care without the aggravating use of the air puff test, numbing drops or dilation.
How can we do that? …Technology. By using the most advanced equipment, we can deliver the best and the most comfortable eye exam possible.
Eye Exam and Consultation
During an eye exam, you will be asked questions about any symptoms or issues you are experiencing, medications you are currently taking, any blurry vision, your work environment, and your overall health. Family history and previous eye or vision conditions will also be discussed during this part of the examination. Dr. Mobley will consider this information when determining any treatments or recommendations.
eye health
As part of a comprehensive eye exam, Dr. Mobley will examine the overall health of the eye through a visual examination and tonometry. He evaluates eye health by visually inspecting the eye and eyelids using magnification and a bright light. Increased eye pressure may be an indicator of glaucoma, so we utilize tonometry to measure eye pressure.
vision testing
Regular vision testing and evaluations ensure that you always have the clearest vision possible. We will provide regular vision acuity test as part of a comprehensive eye exam. The doctor will measure how each eye is seeing by using a wall eye chart and a reading eye chart. The results of these tests are portrayed as a fraction, with 20/20 being the standard for normal distance and reading vision. Depending on the results of your vision test, the doctors may prescribe corrective glasses, contacts, or eye exercises.
eye function testing
In addition to vision testing, an eye exam in our office includes testing eye functionality. Dr. Mobley performs several tests to evaluate depth perception, color vision, eye muscle capabilities, peripheral vision, and responsiveness to light. Several other simple tests are completed to determine whether the eyes are focusing, moving, and working together properly. The test results enable the doctor to diagnose any underlying conditions that may be impairing the eyes ability to focus or work together.
Contact Lens Exams
Hard-To-Fit Contacts
reasons for Hard-To-Fit Contacts
Finding contact lenses that fit and wearing contact lenses in general can be made more challenging when these conditions affect your eyes:
• Keratoconus
• High Astigmatism
• Post-surgical corneas
• Dry Eyes
• Presbyopia
Keratoconus: This is an uncommon condition that causes major discomfort when wearing contacts. Keratoconus happens when the cornea becomes thinner and allows the eye to bulge forward. The bulge forms into a cone shape.
Astigmatism: Astigmatism develops when the front of the eye curves into a bulge or oval shape. It causes blurred vision and can be difficult to correct because contacts cannot account for the bulging.
Post-Surgical Corneas: These are eyes that have had corneal surgeries or injuries that leave the corneal surface highly irregular.
Dry Eyes: When eyes become excessively dry, it leads to irritation, burning, redness and blurred vision. Contact lenses can exacerbate these conditions by making it feel like a foreign object is stuck in the eye.
Presbyopia: Eyes tend to have a tougher time focusing on close objects as they age. This condition is known as presbyopia. It typically affects people aged 40 or older.
solutions for Hard-To-Fit Contacts
Wearing contacts is not impossible if you suffer from one of the above conditions. You do need to meet with an eye care professional, however, and get prescribed contact lenses that are tailored to deal with your specific vision condition.
New advances in both rigid and soft contact lenses have made it possible to correct vision in even the most challenging cases. Examples of the latest innovations in contact lenses are scleral lenses, custom toric lenses, multifocal or bifocal contacts and hybrid lenses combining the benefits of rigid and soft contacts.
Amniotic Membranes
For the treatment for dry eyes
Amniotic membranes are newly engineered treatment options for difficult cases of dry eye disease. These membranes are ethically obtained stem cell tissues that provide the front surface of the eye with healing and regenerative properties.
Amniotic membranes have proven to be useful treatment methods for difficult or severe cases of dry eye syndrome, and can be used in other corneal conditions in which significant damage to the front surface of the eye has occurred.
Amniotic membranes are placed directly on the front of the eye, and provide not only a nourishing and protective barrier to help facilitate corneal health, but can also provide rejuvenating stem cell contributions to the cornea and prevent future corneal damage due to dryness. It is a procedure that is covered by most health insurance plans.
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Our Patients Love us!
Great service from both Jennifer and Kacie! They were very pleasant and helpful. Dr. Mobley was very thorough and was able to answer my questions without making me feel rushed. Though I didn’t need visual correction, Kacie helped me with the best sunglasses that I’ve ever owned! Thank you Eye Contact Team!
Absolutely wonderful place. Staff (Jennifer and Kacie) are awesome. Doc Mobely is very knowledgeable and down to earth. Place is family and kid friendly. Very clean facility. Highly recommend.