Clear Vision & Healthy Eyes at Dr. Ellis R. Jones and Associates
Schedule a comprehensive eye exam at our award-winning clinic. We are proud recipients of multiple accolades, including the Walmart Wellness Award for Optometrist Excellence in Patient Care 2024, Best in Texas Magazine's Excellence in Medicine 2023, and Three Best Rated's Award for Excellence 2023.
Our team provides top-tier eye care, ensuring your vision and eye health are in the best hands. Early detection of vision issues is crucial; our thorough exams can help maintain optimal eye health. Don't wait—experience exceptional eye care at our renowned clinic.
Comprehensive Eye Exams: Beyond 20/20 Vision
A comprehensive eye exam at our local eye clinic thoroughly evaluates your vision and eye health. Our skilled optometrists will assess your visual acuity, check for refractive errors like nearsightedness or farsightedness, and evaluate how your eyes work together. Advanced diagnostic tools will examine your eyes' internal and external structures, ensuring early detection of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
You can expect a series of tests during the exam, including visual field testing, eye pressure measurement, and retinal imaging. Our team will also review your medical history and discuss any vision concerns you may have.
Regular comprehensive eye exams are crucial for maintaining good vision and overall eye health. They allow for early detection and treatment of eye conditions, preventing vision loss and improving your quality of life. Trust our award-winning clinic to provide the highest level of care and keep your eyes healthy for years to come.
Children's Eye Exam
Children's eye care is crucial for their overall development and academic success. Regular eye exams help detect vision problems early, ensuring your child has the visual skills necessary for learning and growth. If caught early, you can effectively treat many vision issues, such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes).
Our specialized pediatric eye exams assess visual acuity, eye alignment, and overall eye health. We create a comfortable and engaging environment for children, making the exam process stress-free and informative. Our optometrists use child-friendly techniques and advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate your child's eyes.
Early detection of vision problems can significantly affect a child's performance in school and daily activities. Uncorrected vision issues can lead to difficulties in reading, writing, and taking part in sports. Regular eye exams ensure your child's eyes are developing properly and can prevent long-term vision problems.
Trust our experienced team to provide comprehensive and compassionate eye care for your child, setting them up for a lifetime of healthy vision. Schedule a pediatric eye exam today to ensure your child's visual health and success.
What to Expect From Our Detailed Eye Exams:
Visual Field Testing
Visual field testing measures the range of your peripheral vision and detects any blind spots or vision loss. It helps diagnose and monitor glaucoma, retinal diseases, and neurological disorders. During the test, you'll look at a screen with blinking lights and press a button whenever you see a light.
The results provide a detailed visual field map, allowing us to detect abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments.
Refraction Exam
A refraction exam determines your exact prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. During this test, you'll look through a phoropter and read an eye chart. The optometrist will switch lenses to find the combination that gives you the clearest vision. This exam identifies refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Accurate refraction is essential for achieving optimal vision correction and receiving the best eyewear.
Binocular Vision Assessment
A binocular vision assessment evaluates how well your eyes work together. It involves tests to measure eye alignment, coordination, and focusing ability. This assessment helps diagnose conditions like strabismus, amblyopia, and convergence insufficiency.
Proper binocular vision is crucial for depth perception, reading efficiency, and overall visual comfort. The results guide the development of personalized treatment plans, such as vision therapy or specialized eyewear, to improve binocular function.
Color Vision Evaluation
Color vision evaluation tests your ability to distinguish between different colors. It helps diagnose color blindness and other color vision deficiencies. The test typically involves identifying numbers or shapes within a pattern of colored dots.
Early detection of color vision issues is essential, especially for children, as it can affect learning and daily activities. This evaluation ensures proper diagnosis and helps make necessary adjustments in education and career choices.
Eye Pressure Test
An eye pressure test, or tonometry, measures the pressure inside your eyes. High intraocular pressure can be a sign of glaucoma, leading to vision loss if untreated. A small puff of air or a gentle probe measures your eye pressure during the test.
This quick and painless test provides crucial information about your eye health. Regular eye pressure checks are vital for early glaucoma detection and management.
Peripheral Vision Testing
Peripheral vision testing assesses the extent of your side vision, which is crucial for detecting early signs of glaucoma and other eye conditions. You'll be asked to focus on a central point while lights or objects appear in your peripheral view. The test measures how well you can see objects outside your direct line of sight.
Accurate peripheral vision is essential for daily activities like driving and navigating. This testing helps identify vision loss patterns and informs appropriate treatment strategies.
Digital Retinal Imaging
Digital retinal imaging captures detailed images of the back of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. This technology helps detect and monitor conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. The non-invasive procedure provides high-resolution images, allowing your eye care professional to examine your eye health.
Regular retinal imaging can identify changes over time, aiding in early diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
OCT Scan
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan provides cross-sectional images of the retina, offering detailed insights into its layers. This non-invasive test is crucial for diagnosing and managing retinal conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. You'll look at a light during the scan while the device captures high-resolution images.
OCT scans allow for early detection of eye diseases and monitoring of treatment effectiveness, ensuring timely and effective eye care.
Visual Acuity Test
A visual acuity test measures the clarity of your vision, typically using an eye chart with letters or symbols. This test determines how well you can see at various distances and helps diagnose refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You'll be asked to read the smallest line of letters you can see clearly.
Visual acuity tests are fundamental for prescribing accurate eyeglasses or contact lenses and assessing overall eye health.