Services
We offer a range of optical services to help your eyes be as healthy as possible. Everyone wants to see clearly, and that can be a reality when you get your new vision prescription each year. If you are in the Victoria, BC, or Saanich, BC, areas, call our office to make your appointment with an eye doctor on our optometry team. It can be important to get your eyecare appointment with an optometrist every year for your best eye health. We at Inner Harbour Optometry are here to help.
What to expect at an eye assessment appointment
Your eye care checkup will typically take about half an hour; it may be more or less depending on your specific vision needs. The goal of your appointment is to provide you with an up-to-date prescription and assess the overall health of your eyes.
Before Your Eye Care Appointment
Prior to your eye exam, we will review your general eye health as well as your medical history by asking you to fill out a questionnaire. Knowing your family medical history helps identify potential high-risk areas, because many eye diseases are hereditary.
During Your Appointment
Pretests are performed by our technicians prior to you seeing an optometrist
Non-contact Tanometry
Measures eye pressure and screens for diseases such as Glaucoma.
Autorefractor
Provides an estimation of one’s prescription, and measures the eye curvature
Retinal Camera
Provides a visual picture of the back of the eye, and is especially important in tracking changes within this region over time
An optometrist will perform the remaining tests / steps:
Visual Acuity Test
You will be asked to read a chart with varying letter sizes to help determine your eye-sight
Eye Cover Test
The optometrist will cover and uncover one eye to see how well it works with the other at near and far distances.
Retinal Camera
Provides a visual picture of the back of the eye, and is especially important in tracking changes within this region over time
Slit Lamp Exam
Assesses the ocular health by examining the anterior and posterior ocular structures
External Exam and Ocular Reactions
Light and objects are used to determine how the pupils react at close distances. The frontal surfaces of the eyes are also examined for irregularities.
Additional Eye Tests & Check-ups
Other tests are also offered by our clinic if required or needed.
Color blind testing
Contact lens fitting
Safety glass referral
Visual Field Test
Other referrals
After Your Appointment
After you’ve seen our family optometrist, we will provide you with an updated prescription for your eyes. Should you require contact lenses, you may purchase them from us directly. We can also recommend where to find wonderful prescription frames if you’re looking for glasses.
If a referral to a specialist is required, our staff will make the necessary appointment for you.
What To Bring With You To An Eye Exam?
- Your BC Care Card
- A detailed list of all prescription medications
- Contact lenses or prescription glasses
- Sunglasses in case your eyes are dilated
- Family medical history detail
Our Comprehensive Eye Care Services
Eye Exams
Your eye health is an integral part of your overall health and can significantly affect your quality of life. At Inner Harbour Optometry in Victoria and Saanich, BC, we provide comprehensive eye exams to detect any conditions or diseases early and offer treatment that can preserve your vision.
Neurolens
Similar to chronic stress, constant exposure to digital work, even for entertainment purposes, takes a toll on our eyes. This not only affects our vision but also adds to the concerns of leading a sedentary lifestyle. If you’re dealing with eye strain and live in Victoria, Saanich, or one of the nearby communities, our team at Inner Harbour Optometry is here to help.
Advanced Dry Eye Care
Dry eye is becoming a common eye problem because of how much time we spend in front of computers. There are effective treatments for this condition so that your eyes will feel better and your vision will be less blurry. If you feel that your eyes are dry, strained, and irritated, you may need to see an eye doctor on our optometry team to be screened for this condition and to get treatment for it.
Imaging
Our cutting-edge optical imaging service offers detailed insights into eye health. Using advanced technology, we capture precise images of internal eye structures, aiding in early detection of conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration. Our skilled optometrists leverage these images to assess retinal health and track changes, providing personalized care and tailored treatment plans for each patient’s vision and eye wellness.
Let us help you
Schedule your eye care appointment today and experience the difference of personalized, comprehensive eye care.