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| Eye Examinations at Eyes on Oxford, Leederville |
Eye examinations usually require 45 minutes for the first consultation, which includes comprensive assesment of your vision function, as well as investigation of your external and internal eye health, including tests for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and eye signs of general health such as diabetes and high blood pressure. |
| Vision Assessment |
 Vision Assessment includes a comprehensive questionnaire of your vision and eye concerns, general health and medicines, visual demands (reading, hobbies, occupational vision demands such as computer use, and sports), family eye history, and previous use of glasses or contact lenses.
An extensive testing program is then used to check your sharpness of sight, prescription for glasses and/or contact lenses, eye coordination, focusing ability, and eye movements.
To book an appointment, contact our helpful staff on (08) 9242 2342
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| Eye Health Assessment |
 Eye Health Assessment includes a careful examination of your external eye condition, pupil reactions, lenses for signs of cataract, optic nerve, and retina and macula for signs of eye disease.
Retinal photos are taken routinely (without eye drops) to provide a wide angle view of the inside layers of your eyes, providing the ability to detect early signs of glaucoma or macula degeneration, as well as checking for retinal signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.
This also provides a permanent record for comparison at future examinations, especially if you have new symptoms or there are signs of change in your eye health. Liz and Steve have extensive experience of common and unusual eye diseases. Click here to learn more about Eye Diseases.
To book an appointment, contact our helpful
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Retinal Photography:
Digital Imaging of Your Retina
At Eyes on Oxford we use a retinal camera to take an image of the retina, the nerve layer at the back of your eye, as a standard part of your regular eye examination. The photos make it easier for optometrists to detect early signs of eye disease, including glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as early signs of general health issues such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
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Standard features of the retina to look out for include:
 Optic Disc The portion of the optic nerve which is formed by the gathering of all the transparent nerve fibres from the light-sensitive retina. The optic disc itself is not light-sensitive.- Artery
- Vein
- Physiological cup A funnel-shaped depression of the central area of the optic disc where many blood vessels enter or leave the retina.
- Macula An ill-defined and yellowish-red area of the central retina which surrounds the fovea, which is important for fine detailed vision.
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| Corneal Topography
 The Corneal Topographer is a computerised video instrument to map the surface of the human cornea (clear front surface of the eye).  The results can be used to assist in contact lens fitting, refractive surgery, orthokeratology (using rigid gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight to reduce shortsightedness (myopia) and general assessment of the cornea for signs of pathology such as weaknesses, severe dry eye, excessive rubbing of the eye, and pterygia (growths from ultraviolet damage).
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| Visual Field Examination
 Visual Field Examination (computerised perimetry) is a test of peripheral vision. It involves looking at a central light in a large “bowl” instrument, while a computer flashes another light in your side vision to test the sensitivity of each area of your vision. This test is used to detect early signs of possible glaucoma, or for effects on your side vision of a stroke or head injury, or of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis. |
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To book an appointment, contact our helpful staff on (08) 9242 2342
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