General Eye Exam
Your eyesight is a precious gift, and at Tidewater Eye Centers in Portsmouth, Virginia, we are dedicated to helping you preserve it for a lifetime. We offer comprehensive eye care services, including routine eye exams and contact lens fittings, to monitor your vision and provide proactive solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you are looking to correct blurry vision, update your contact lens prescription, or maintain your eye health, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Early detection of vision issues and access to the right optical services are vital to preserving your eyesight and maintaining overall health.
Common Eye Exam Tests
- Current refractive error measurement using retinoscopy
- Eye pressure measurement to identify glaucoma
- Eye health using a slit-lamp
- Visual acuity to measure the definition of your vision
- Blind spot detection using a visual field test
- Eye misalignment using cover tests
- Eye disease identification through pupil dilation
Eye Exam Schedule
For patients with healthy eyes, the following comprehensive eye exam schedule is recommended:
- First eye exam: age 6 months
- Second eye exam: age 3 years
- School age children: before starting school and then every 1-2 years (in addition to vision screenings at school)
- Adults: every 1-2 years
- Seniors: yearly
Eye Exams for Overall Health
Your eye doctor can also identify underlying health problems just by looking at your eye health. In some cases conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and other medical conditions can be identified during regular eye exams.
Contact Lenses
At Tidewater Eye Centers, we also offer a range of contact lens services to suit your lifestyle and vision needs. Whether you are new to contacts or need to update your prescription, our team can guide you in finding the perfect fit for clear and comfortable vision.
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Convenient Locations in Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach VA
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805 Battlefield Blvd N #111, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Chesapeake VA, 23320
3235 Academy Ave #201, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Portsmouth VA, 23703
1788 Republic Rd #200, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Virginia Beach VA, 23454
Contact Tidewater Eye Centers
Don’t wait until you or your loved one is experiencing vision difficulties. If you are new to Tidewater Eye Centers, contact us today to schedule an eye exam or learn more about our contact lens options in Portsmouth, VA.
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