Why Eye Exams Are Important for Everyone

Most people experience an eye screening as their first introduction to eye care, whether during school or at the DMV.  An eye screening is basically a test to determine if you can see 20/20. While an eye screening is a great way to determine a need for a prescription, it is not in any way determining the health of your eyes. Even if you can pass an eye screening and see 20/20, you should still have an annual eye exam to check the health of your eyes.

At iCare Family Vision, we do more than just determine your glasses and contacts prescription during an eye exam. By providing early detection of health issues, your eye doctor is often the first line of defense against chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms, and you may be completely unaware of them.

Only a small percentage of your time during an eye exam is actually spent determining your prescription. The majority of the testing time in an eye exam is devoted to tests such as visual field, tonometry, retinal evaluation, slit lamp, etc.

These tests are just a few of the ways that your eye doctor can check your overall health and well being:

  • Eye diseases: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc.
  • Refractive error: farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia
  • Other diseases: high blood pressure, high cholesterol
  • Amblyopia, strabismus, and focusing problems

Treatment plans following your eye exam can include a prescription for glasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors, vision therapy, medical treatment for eye disease and in some cases your eye doctor may also recommend that you take vitamins or supplements to maintain good eye health or to help alleviate specific problems like dry eyes.

In the end, regular eye exams are important for seeing more clearly, early detection of health issues, and preserving your vision for life.

Schedule your annual eye exam today at iCare Family Vision.

St Louis Park Optometrist to Open New Practice

Opening day on March 20

St. Louis Park, MN — March 20, 2017 — iCare Family Vision, a full scope optometric practice, will open this month on 5103 Minnetonka Blvd. and will be independently owned and operated by Dr. Elizabeth Johnson.

Dr. Johnson has been working as an optometrist in the area for six years in the employ of Calhoun Vision Center and The Spectacle Shoppe, and has a reputation in the community for her gentle style and excellent clinical skills. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana School of Optometry, is a member of the American Optometric Association, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Minnesota Optometric Association.

Better Patient Experience

Dr. Johnson’s plans for iCare Family Vision include use of the latest technology, personalized care for each patient, and a unique assortment of eyewear in a comfortable, well-appointed optical gallery for discriminating buyers. She has partnered with several local eyewear vendors in addition to offering well-known brands of eyewear, and is committed to helping all of her patients see more clearly.

 “After serving the Twin Cities community for the better part of a decade, I realized the need for a clinic that focuses more on the patient experience” said Dr. Johnson.  “At iCare Family Vision, our mission is to change the way you think about eye care by providing exceptional eye care and only the highest quality eyewear.”

Dr. Johnson will begin seeing patients at iCare Family Vision on March 20, 2017.  iCare Family Vision is an in network provider for patients with VSP, and also most major medical plans.

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