Adult & Senior Eye Exams

We encourage patients to schedule exams that agree with their busy schedules and offer appointments during weekday evenings until 9:00 PM, and Saturday availability.

An eye health examination will provide information on all aspects of your visual health and illustrate a complete picture of the well-being of your eyes. The exam will measure eye coordination, depth perception, peripheral awareness, focusing ability, colour discrepancy, binocular vision, eye muscle alignment, and emerging health concerns.

The Alberta government covers all eye examinations for people under the age of 19 and 65 and over. Most corporate and personal health benefit insurance plans allow for eye health exams every 1-2 years and cover the costs associated with this necessary health procedure.

Eye exams at Urban Optique typically last between 30 and 60 minutes. We do our best to respect patient’s schedules and perform a comprehensive exam without sacrificing optometrical integrity. Ocular well-being is paramount to a healthy lifestyle and should be addressed on a regular basis.

An optometrist will perform the following exam procedures after initial diagnostics have been completed:

• Visual Examination – An overview of health and vision concerns and conditions.
• Digital Retina Scan – Review images from the digital retinal camera for health concerns.
• Peripheral Vision Screen – Determines the health of the connection between the optic nerve and brain.
• Nerve Fibre Layer Analysis – New technology that helps to diagnose glaucoma ten years earlier than previous methods.
• Visual Clarity Tests – Determines precise prescription for optimal vision.
• Lens Recommendation – Suggestions for best eyeglasses and contact lenses for peak vision performance.

In 2012, a global survey was performed. 70% of people from around the world stated they would rather give up 10 years of their life than lose their eyesight. However, less than one-third of those polled take the basic steps necessary to preserve their vision.

Did you know that many eye disease associated with ageing (like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration ) often appear without showing any symptoms at all? By the time signs do appear, damage to the eye and vision may be irreversible. Annual eye exams are the best way to catch the disease before it ravages your eyes.

During a regular eye health exam, your Urban Optique optometrist will be looking for a variety of early signs eye disease as well as genetic signs. These signs usually appear inside the eye, so we use our highly advanced technology to both test your eye’s function, and look at the inside structure of your eye. We’ll inspect your retina, determine your field of vision, and test your intraocular eye pressure.

Alberta Seniors are covered for a basic eye exam annually if they are over 65 and if the eye exam is performed in Alberta. Some medically necessary eye appointments may also be covered.