Eye Exams

Annual eye examinations are extremely important in order to protect and preserve your and your family's eyesight.  Frequent eye exams help detect, and in most cases prevent, eye diseases from developing, especially when detected early. Prairie Vista Eye & Optical is armed with new technology that can map and ultimately help treat a whole range of eye problems without experiencing total vision loss. Appointments are easy to schedule online or you can reach us by phone at 620.624.1679.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you at your convenience. We know life keeps you busy, so once you become a patient of Prairie Vista Eye & Optical, we will keep you informed of upcoming check-ups and annual visits giving you one less thing to worry about.

Today, Prairie Vista Eye & Optical makes use of the Optomap®, a revolutionary system designed to capture roughly 80% of the retina in one panoramic image through the use of ultra-wide digital retinal imaging. The entire process takes a matter of minutes, and the best part is Optomap's® ability to store a digital image! Your optometrist can, in most cases, detect eye diseases in the earlier stages through data collected on the saved images and actually show you and other colleagues for a second opinion all from one screen shot. The procedure is completely safe and recommended for children since vision problems begin in the early stages in life.

Frequent Eye Exams for Children Are Especially Important

An eye exam is not truly an eye exam unless the assessment comes from a reliable optometrist. The doctors at Prairie Vista Eye & Optical use the latest clinical technology to evaluate your children't  eye health and vision performance. Brief vision screenings from family practice doctors, pediatricians and school nurses are no substitute for the opinion of a licensed optometrist.

Frequently assessing your children's eyes is recommended to ensure eye health, proper growth and to locate potential vision problems early that could interfere with extra-curricular activities and learning. 
The basic areas of testing for a comprehensive eye exam include: 
  • Excellent visual acuity at all distances
  • Accurate and comfortable eye teaming skills
  • Accurate eye movement skills
  • Accurate and comfortable focusing skills
Eye Conditions We Look to Rule-Out:
  • Lazy eye (amblyopia) 
  • Misalignment of eyes (strabismus)
  • Convergence insufficiency
  • Focusing problems
  • Poor depth perception 
  • Color blindness
Frequent and appropriate vision testing from an early age is critical to ensure your children have the visual skills to perform well in school and in life!

Issues with clearly seeing blackboards, dry erase boards, computer projections and screens, and mobile learning devices can frustrate children and often yields poor academic performance. Some conditions can be corrected if detected early while your children are still developing. 

Don't let poor vision restrict the success of your children. Visit with our doctors today!
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