EYE CARE SERVICES FOR YOU

Our eye care center in West Jordan offers a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages, from children to older adults.

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We are confident that we can provide the eye care you need. Below you'll find a list of some of the key eye care services that our optometric practice offers.

Thorough Eye Exams are just the beginning...

Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, co-management of laser vision correction surgery, caring for eye emergencies and so much more. The West Jordan optometrists in our eye care clinic provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages including treatment for a range of conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, cataracts, and macular degeneration

Watch this short and informative video to learn how eye doctors diagnose diseases through eye exams

Why a Routine Eye Exam Is an Important Part of Maintaining Healthy Vision

When most people consider their health, they frequently do not even think about the health of their eyes. But the eyes are counted on more profoundly than just about every other component of the body system. Considering that this is a fact, it is tremendously vital that you support the healthfulness of your eyes in order that you can depend upon them to get you through the day. Of course, there are plenty of ways to go about taking care of your sight, but the single most important thing you should do is book a comprehensive eye examination.

It doesn't matter who you are or what your age is, a complete eye exam will go a very long way towards
ensuring that your vision stays clear and robust. Your eye doctor in West Jordan, Dr. Jory Kimball, is trained to provide his patients an in-depth exam that integrates several of the tests we will discuss below. If you have not been to the eye doctor in more than a year, book a consultation for an eye exam as soon as possible. So, let's consider at a few of the issues that an optometrist checks for in the course of your exam, and what your eye doctor will do to correct the concern.

Some of the first things that an eye doctor will look for during your eye exam is refractive error. Refractive error refers to an inaccuracy in the way that the eye fixates on light. The end consequence of a refractive error is a decrease in visual acuity (i.e. acuteness or quality of vision). In the event of mild refractive error, patients sometimes elect to leave the situation uncorrected. However, if the condition infringes on the patient's capacity to accomplish their routine responsibilities, then action will need to be taken. At the time of your eye exam, the eye doctor will identify the issue and lay out the alternatives for the patient. In many cases, a refractive error will be handled by wearing glasses or contacts. In more serious circumstances, the patient will opt to have refractive surgery. This can all be explained by your eye doctor at Healthy Eyes for Life during the course of your eye evaluation.

Eye Doctors Diagnose and Treat Eye Disease

One other thing to ponder is the point that the eye can be subject to specific illnesses, the same as other aspects of the body. Many people have heard of the most common diseases of the eye, like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Considering that these conditions normally manifest no signs and symptoms in their early stages, it is essential that you have a proactive strategy to prevent them. This may only be planned by going to an appointment to have your eye examination. The eye doctor will have the opportunity to check for diseases like glaucoma to ensure that you can utilize the suitable steps to treat the disease before it gets any more serious. While these illnesses are more generally found in elderly patients, it is vital to keep in mind that there is still a chance for eye disease to develop at an earlier age.

There are plenty of other disorders that your eye specialist will be looking for in the course of your eye checkup. For instance, the eye disorder called Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is exemplified by its poor vision in an eye that would be otherwise considered to be standard. Produced by a feeble stimulation of vision by the optic nerve to the brain, this ailment could be exacerbated if it is not addressed immediately by an optometrist. Your optometrist will also check for Strabismus, one other eye condition where the eyes do not effectively coordinate. This issue lessens the patient's ability to execute depth perception, and because of this must be diagnosed by an optometrist without delay.

As a final point, it is crucial that the distinction be made when comparing a simple vision screening and a comprehensive eye examination. Some people assume that by having a nurse practitioner or primary care doctor carry out a vision screening they are maintaining a sufficient grade of eye care. What they do not know, however, is the fact that the vision screening may only consist of the reading of letters off an eye chart which vary in size. After looking at the several other types of procedures and inspections that have been examined above, any person will grasp that the vision screening does not consider the other various health issues and afflictions that you may be suffering from. Therefore, by having a full eye exam carried out on an annual schedule, you can make certain that your eyes continue to be maintained healthfully.

Our Eye Care Services includes:

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Learn more about what problems can be spotted with an eye exam, what’s involved in a comprehensive exam, and special considerations for kids and contacts.
Pediatric Eye Exams

Early identification of a child's vision problem is crucial.
Management of Ocular Diseases

Including Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Cataracts.
Advanced Technology

We use the most up-to-date technology to ensure the best eye care possible. Learn about the different types of tests and equipment you may experience on a visit to our Practice.
LASIK & Refractive Surgery Co-Management

If you're ready for an alternative to glasses and/or contacts look to us for co-management of LASIK, cataract, and other ocular surgery.
Dry Eye Treatment

Dry eyes result from the chronic lack of lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye, which can cause minor irritations, an inability to wear contact lenses and an increased risk of corneal inflammation and eye infections.
Orthokeratology

Orthokeratology, or "ortho-k," is the process of reshaping the eye with specially-designed rigid gas permeable contact lenses. The goal of ortho-k is to flatten the front surface of the eye and thereby correct mild to moderate amounts of nearsightedness and astigmatism.
InfantSEE®

This service offers early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income or ability to pay. It is a one-time, comprehensive eye and vision assessment for babies, usually conducted between the ages of 6 and 12 months.
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Emergency Eye Care Services

Our eye doctors have the latest technology and lots of experience with eye infections, scratched eye, something stuck in your eye, painful or stinging eyes and many other types of eye infections.