Clear vision is only one part of maintaining healthy eyes. At Optica Optometry, our comprehensive eye exams in South San Francisco and Millbrae evaluate your vision, eye function, and overall ocular health. Whether you need an updated prescription, have noticed new symptoms, or are due for routine care, our optometrists provide a detailed evaluation tailored to your needs.

What Is Included in a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam goes beyond reading letters on an eye chart. We assess your visual clarity, prescription needs, focusing ability, eye coordination, and internal eye health. We also review your medical history, medications, lifestyle, and any vision concerns you may be experiencing.

Depending on your age, symptoms, and risk factors, your exam may include:

Visual acuity and prescription testing
Eye focusing, movement, and coordination assessments
Eye pressure measurement
Evaluation of the cornea, retina, and optic nerve
Advanced retinal imaging and Optical Coherence Tomography
Personalized recommendations for glasses, contact lenses, or follow-up care

These tests help us identify changes that may not be noticeable during everyday activities.

Advanced Eye Care Technology

At Optica Optometry, we usesadvanced diagnostic technology to examine the eyes with exceptional detail. Our state-of-the-art microscopes provide clear views of the cornea, lens, and other eye structures, helping our optometrists identify subtle abnormalities.

Infrared lighting technology allows us to examine structures beneath the surface of the eye without causing discomfort. This additional information can help us investigate the possible source of vision changes and persistent eye symptoms.

We have also implemented high-speed Optical Coherence Tomography, commonly called OCT. This non-invasive imaging system captures more than 80,000 scans per second and produces detailed, micron-level images from the front to the back of the eye. OCT can help our optometrists detect and monitor early signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal conditions, and other ocular diseases.

The Importance of Routine Eye Exams

Many eye conditions develop gradually without causing noticeable symptoms. Your vision may seem normal even when changes are occurring inside your eyes. Annual comprehensive eye exams can help identify signs of glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and other concerns before they significantly affect your sight. Patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high prescriptions, previous eye injuries, or a family history of eye disease may require more frequent monitoring.

Signs You May Need an Eye Exam

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam if you experience blurry vision, headaches, eye strain, difficulty seeing at night, light sensitivity, or trouble focusing on screens and printed material. An exam is also recommended when your glasses or contact lenses no longer provide comfortable, clear vision.

Children may benefit from an evaluation if they squint, sit close to screens, lose their place while reading, avoid near work, or have difficulty seeing the board at school.

Personalized Eye Care in South San Francisco and Millbrae

At Optica Optometry, we combine advanced technology with personalized attention. We take time to explain your results and recommend care based on your eye health, prescription, occupation, lifestyle, and visual goals.

Schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Optica Optometry to receive personalized vision care. Contact our office at 988 El Camino Real, Suite 5, South San Francisco, CA 94080, by calling (650) 866-4641, or at 199 Taylor Boulevard, Millbrae, CA 94030, by calling (650) 826-2020 to book appointment.