Adult Eye Exams
Complete Vision Care — Thoughtfully Designed Around You.
Even if your vision feels sharp, your eyes could be telling a different story.
Between ages 18 and 60, your eyes go through subtle, and sometimes silent, changes. Annual comprehensive eye exams aren’t just about updating your glasses or contact lens prescription. They're your first line of defence in catching early signs of vision loss and overall health issues before symptoms appear.
At Lynn Valley Optometry, our comprehensive adult eye exams are designed to protect your long-term visual health, support your lifestyle, and give you peace of mind.
Experience an Eye Exam Built Around You
Warm Welcome
Enjoy a warm welcome with a coffee as our front desk team gathers your health history, concerns, and lifestyle. We’re here to listen before we look.
Pre-Testing with Precision
Before you see the doctor, we use advanced diagnostic technology to scan and assess your eye health. This gives your optometrist a detailed picture—beyond what you can see or feel.
A Focused Exam with Your Optometrist
This is the heart of your visit. Your optometrist will take time to assess your vision, eye health, and visual demands. We welcome questions and make space for real conversation.
Personalized Recommendations
Whether you need a new prescription, dry eye treatment, vitamins, eye drops, or accessories, we’ll walk you through your results and next steps.
Tailored Solutions
From contact lens fittings to direct referrals to specialists, aestheticians, and opticians, we make sure your care is effortless and tailored to your lifestyle—all under one roof.
Optical Experience
If glasses are part of your plan, our opticians make the process easy and enjoyable. You'll relax while we bring you frames handpicked for your face, lifestyle, and vision—personalized and never overwhelming.
When to Book Your Next Eye Exam
How often should you get your eyes checked? It depends on your age, health, and whether you wear corrective lenses, but as a general rule, once a year is best.
Even if your vision feels fine, regular exams help detect changes early, prevent issues, and ensure your prescription supports your lifestyle.
General Eye Exam Guidelines for Adults:
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Every 1–2 years for healthy adults under 60
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Every year if you wear glasses or contacts
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Every year if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease
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Every year after age 65 (see our Senior Eye Care page for more)
Lynn Valley Optometry follows the recommended guidelines from the Canadian Association of Optometrists and tailors them based on your individual risk factors.
Lensometry
We measure your current glasses to understand your existing prescription and vision correction.
Visual Function Assessment
We assess how your eyes work together and perform in real-life visual tasks.
Visual Acuity (Distance & Near)
We measure how clearly you can see letters or images up close and far away.
Refraction (Subjective & Retinoscopy)
This is how we determine your prescription — both using light and your responses to different lenses.
Cover Test (Distance & Near)
Checks how well your eyes align and work together at various distances.
Extraocular Movements (EOMs)
We evaluate how your eyes move to detect any muscle or nerve issues.
Pupil Assessments (PERRLA)
We check your pupils’ responses to light and distance for signs of neurological or eye issues.
Confrontation Fields
A quick check of your peripheral (side) vision to screen for any blind spots.
Colour Vision & Stereopsis (New/Pediatric)
We test how well you see colours and depth — especially important for children and new patients.
Slit Lamp Exam
A detailed look at the front and back structures of your eye — including the eyelids, cornea, retina and optic nerve — to identify dryness, inflammation or early signs of disease.
Tonometry & Glaucoma Screening
Measures the intraocular pressure (IOP) inside your eyes to help detect early signs of glaucoma.
Dilated Fundus Exam (as needed >50)
Drops are used to widen your pupils so we can take a closer look at the retina and optic nerve — especially important after age 50.
Optos Retinal Imaging
A wide-field photo of the back of your eye, helping us catch concerns without dilation in many cases.
OCT
A 3D scan of your retina and optic nerve that helps detect early signs of ocular conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration.
Inside Your Comprehensive Eye Exam
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
“Very welcoming and knowledgeable staff and doctor, and a nice place. Definitely, I would go there for an eye exam and glasses again.”
MERCEDE N.
“I had an eye exam today. The tests were very comprehensive, and they explained each one as they were done. The Doctor reviewed them with me and answered all my questions. I am pleased with the experience and highly recommend them!”
RICARDO S.
“Lynn Valley Optometry was super accommodating. They were able to get me in for an eye exam right away. Super friendly staff who are very knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 – would recommend”
NICOLE A.
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