FAQ

All Your Fort McMurray Eye Care Questions Answered

Dedicated to educating our patients so they can make better-informed choices when it comes to their eye care in Fort McMurray, Eye Image Optometrists encourages you to visit us for annual eye exams and check-ups. We’ve also taken the time to assemble a list of our most frequently asked questions and their answers for your convenience. Feel free to contact us with any follow-up questions you may have prior to scheduling your next appointment with us.

Eyeglasses FAQ

Autorefractor

This type of test provides an approximation of your corrective lens prescription to help the optometrist fine-tune your prescription.
Visual field testing

This type of test is used to assess your peripheral vision. Certain brain tumours can negatively impact your peripheral vision, making this an important test.
Digital retinal imaging

This type of test involves using a high-powered digital camera to take detailed images of the back of your eye. It is used to assess conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which typically leave tell-tale signs behind when this type of imaging is used.
Tonometry

This type of test involves us testing the amount of pressure in your eye with a gentle puff of air. High eye pressure has been linked to many diseases, including glaucoma.
Slit lamp exam

This type of test involves assessing the front surface of your eye to check for developing conditions, including cataracts and dry eye.

eyeglass

Contact Lenses FAQ

Autorefractor

This type of test provides an approximation of your corrective lens prescription to help the optometrist fine-tune your prescription.
Visual field testing

This type of test is used to assess your peripheral vision. Certain brain tumours can negatively impact your peripheral vision, making this an important test.
Digital retinal imaging

This type of test involves using a high-powered digital camera to take detailed images of the back of your eye. It is used to assess conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which typically leave tell-tale signs behind when this type of imaging is used.
Tonometry

This type of test involves us testing the amount of pressure in your eye with a gentle puff of air. High eye pressure has been linked to many diseases, including glaucoma.
Slit lamp exam

This type of test involves assessing the front surface of your eye to check for developing conditions, including cataracts and dry eye.

contact

Varilux® FAQ

Autorefractor

This type of test provides an approximation of your corrective lens prescription to help the optometrist fine-tune your prescription.
Visual field testing

This type of test is used to assess your peripheral vision. Certain brain tumours can negatively impact your peripheral vision, making this an important test.
Digital retinal imaging

This type of test involves using a high-powered digital camera to take detailed images of the back of your eye. It is used to assess conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which typically leave tell-tale signs behind when this type of imaging is used.
Tonometry

This type of test involves us testing the amount of pressure in your eye with a gentle puff of air. High eye pressure has been linked to many diseases, including glaucoma.
Slit lamp exam

This type of test involves assessing the front surface of your eye to check for developing conditions, including cataracts and dry eye.

varilux

Glaucoma FAQ

Autorefractor

This type of test provides an approximation of your corrective lens prescription to help the optometrist fine-tune your prescription.
Visual field testing

This type of test is used to assess your peripheral vision. Certain brain tumours can negatively impact your peripheral vision, making this an important test.
Digital retinal imaging

This type of test involves using a high-powered digital camera to take detailed images of the back of your eye. It is used to assess conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which typically leave tell-tale signs behind when this type of imaging is used.
Tonometry

This type of test involves us testing the amount of pressure in your eye with a gentle puff of air. High eye pressure has been linked to many diseases, including glaucoma.
Slit lamp exam

This type of test involves assessing the front surface of your eye to check for developing conditions, including cataracts and dry eye.

glaucoma

Cataracts FAQ

Autorefractor

This type of test provides an approximation of your corrective lens prescription to help the optometrist fine-tune your prescription.
Visual field testing

This type of test is used to assess your peripheral vision. Certain brain tumours can negatively impact your peripheral vision, making this an important test.
Digital retinal imaging

This type of test involves using a high-powered digital camera to take detailed images of the back of your eye. It is used to assess conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which typically leave tell-tale signs behind when this type of imaging is used.
Tonometry

This type of test involves us testing the amount of pressure in your eye with a gentle puff of air. High eye pressure has been linked to many diseases, including glaucoma.
Slit lamp exam

This type of test involves assessing the front surface of your eye to check for developing conditions, including cataracts and dry eye.

cataract

Dry Eye FAQ

Autorefractor

This type of test provides an approximation of your corrective lens prescription to help the optometrist fine-tune your prescription.
Visual field testing

This type of test is used to assess your peripheral vision. Certain brain tumours can negatively impact your peripheral vision, making this an important test.
Digital retinal imaging

This type of test involves using a high-powered digital camera to take detailed images of the back of your eye. It is used to assess conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which typically leave tell-tale signs behind when this type of imaging is used.
Tonometry

This type of test involves us testing the amount of pressure in your eye with a gentle puff of air. High eye pressure has been linked to many diseases, including glaucoma.
Slit lamp exam

This type of test involves assessing the front surface of your eye to check for developing conditions, including cataracts and dry eye.

dryeye