A full eye examination readily reveal if you have good eyesight, eye functions as well as your eye health. It is recommended that a full eye examination is done routinely to ensure that any sight threatening eye diseases can be detected and treated as early as possible to have the best prognosis. At Royalight Optometrist, we have caring and skilled Optometrists to help with your eye care needs.
Assessment for the clarity of distance and near eyesight. This gives us a general view of how well you see and your eye health.
We check the eye alignment for any deviations that may cause discomfort in vision. It allows us to detect any squint (heterotropia) or dissociation of eyes when not focusing (heterophoria).
To allow ourselves to keep our vision single when reading or viewing our phones, we use our ability to converge. We assess that ability to ensure you do not experience headaches or double vision.
When using our eyes to look at near objects and keeping them clear. We focus our eyes with our internal lenses which is known as accommodation. We will assess this to ensure you keep near objects clear.
We unconsciously depend on your depth perception (3D vision) when moving around especially during sports or walking down the stairs. An impaired depth perception may cause a person to lose balance easily.
We assess colour vision to determine is you have any colour deficiencies. From the type of colour deficiency to the severity.
Our eyes keep its integrity using the fluid in our eyes. However, when it is too much, it causes increase intraocular pressure which may lead to glaucoma, a “silent thief of sight”.
Our pupils react to light by constricting (closing) and dilating (opening) to control the amount of light that enters the eye. They tell us how well the nerves are from your eyes to your brain.
We perform checks on the full frontal of your eye which includes: cornea, eyelids, eye lashes, the tear film, crystalline lens and the white area of your eye.
Our retinas are the sensors of our eyes, they capture light and allow us to see. We assess the retina to ensure that there is no damage to your retina.
Everyone is unique and have different lifestyles. We will provide a detailed explanation of your eyes catered to you.
We provide a full detailed report on what we examined after the examination.
A full eye examination usually takes about 20 mins to 45 mins depending on the complexity of your eye condition.
You are advised to have at least 1 hour available for us to fully examine and explain the condition of your eyes to you.
It is NOT RECOMMENDED to wear your contact lenses to the eye examination as it may cause slight changes to your eye and affect the examination results.
We may get you to rest your eyes for awhile before commencing the eye examination if you wear your lenses here. Feel free to contact us to know how long you should rest your eyes before attending the eye examination.
A comprehensive eye examination includes tests for your eye functions, front eye health and back eye health compared to the regular prescription checks. There are many factors that may affect your overall vision and eye health, therefore we strong advise everyone to have a full eye examination done routinely.
The Optometrists and Opticians Board (OOB) governed by Health Promotion Board recommends routine eye examination for an adult:
Age | Recommended Frequency | |
Risk Free | At Risk | |
16 to <60 | Every 2 years | Every year or earlier |
60 and above | Every Year | 6 month or earlier |
Our team of optometrist is dedicated to provide exceptional eye care services to our valued patients. We believe that professionalism is the cornerstone of our brand, and it encompasses various aspects of our practice.
We prioritize the highest level of care for our patients. We understand that eye care is not just about diagnosing and treating conditions; it’s about fostering a trusting and supportive relationship with our patients.
Trust is the bedrock for Royalight Optometrist. We prioritize open and honest communication with our patients. We take the time to actively listen to your concerns, addressing questions or uncertainties you may have.Â