Eye & Vision Exams

At Eye Associates, we utilize technology and staff to maximize the efficiency of your experience. Ultimately, we seek to provide you with maximum face-to-face time with your doctor to make sure your concerns are addressed, questions answered and to properly educate you on your conditions and options.

Highlights of the examination process

  • A detailed medical, family and ocular history sets the stage to address your concerns, but also allows the doctor to educate you on risks you may not be aware of.
  • Pre-testing by an Ophthalmic Technician, providing data that will help the doctor in examining your eyes and vision.
  • Our office employees the best of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) technology and E-Rx medical prescribing to accurately and effcienty document your experience.
  • A complete check of your visual acuity, binocular vision status are performed.
  • Our refractions are enhanced by utilizing the lastest auto-refractor technology resulting in more efficient and accurate refractions.
  • A complete ocular health assessment both external and internal to the eye.
  • Should a concern be found, we have available all equipment necessary to perform special testing for conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Our OCT machine is the same utilized in a retinal specialist office.
  • The most critical part of the examination process, and where we excel, is the education and communication of your conditions and options.

NO AIR-PUFF, NO EYE DROP EXAMINATIONS ARE A POSSIBILITY!

At our office, the air puff has been replaced by an Icare tonometer, allowing for accurate eye pressure screening without the air puff. Patients LOVE it!

Our Optos (www.Optos.com) retinal, non-mydriatic camera allows for a laser scan to be taken of the retina that is an important addition to your yearly exam.

RevolutionEHR and E-Rx
State-of-the-art electronic medical records provided at our office. No more mistakes from messy hand-writing! E-Rx allows safe and accurate prescription ordering from your pharmacy.

Automated Acuity System
No more projector and memorizing the eye-chart! Enhances our ability to provide accuracy and precision glasses Rx’s.

Optos Retinal Imaging
Allows for a non-dilated retinal image to be taken, in some cases, avoiding the dilation process. Having a retinal image allows the doctor to show you your retina and any particular areas of concerns. It also provides a detailed image that attaches to your permanent record to monitor your retinas through time. An Optos image is recommended as part of your annual exam.

Cirrus OCT
The gold standard in retinal topography, the same technology employed in retinal specialty clinics for diagnosing and tracking disorders of the macula and optic nerve (macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and glaucoma.)

Humphrey Field Analyzer
This technology is employed in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma as well as disorders of the optic nerve and neuro-ophthalmic pathway.

Icare tonometer
Replaces the old air-puff tonometer used to screen eye pressure. Patients love NOT having the air puff and the gentle method used by the technicians to provide an accurate starting point of your eye pressures, data that is used in glaucoma risk assessment.

Optikam & EY-Stick
OptikamPad iPad app is a complete eyewear dispensing solution that helps eye care professionals assist our patients at all stages of the fitting process. This revolutionary tool helps us offer a unique shopping experience.

The Optikam’s EY-Stick gives us a personalized or “as-worn” measurement. These measurements, when accounted for in the fabrication of your lenses, offer the best visual experience.

Patient Testimonials

We had a scheduling miscommunication. I called in to get it fixed. Nicole went out of her way to make it work! Greatly appreciate her willingness to correct the situation!

Michalene M.

Everyone was mask compliant which made me very comfortable going to my appointment. I’m hearing impaired and the staff was so gracious , they went over and above in their efforts to make sure We were communicating well. My husband was also pleased with his office visit and recommended them to me.

Diane A.

Lovely staff. Exam is so easy going. Relaxing & pleasant experience. I’m new to glasses so i had no idea what to choose. Never worry, the associates always have the right answers to guide you into the right direction.

Stephanie H.

It’s a great place to go! The staff is caring, courteous and interested in you as a person. Same with the doctors. And can’t say enough about technicians — they have done an amazing job finding frames that fit my face, my personality and that I love to wear! I recommend this place to my friends.

Mel B.

Very professional and knowledgeable staff. Very good with kids too!

Julie O.

I have followed with Dr Jeremy Anderson for over 10 years now. Upon a new visit with him, it was discovered I have a nevus behind one of my eyes (nothing to be concerned about, thankfully). With the advanced technology Eye Associates has, I know nothing will be missed.

Renee S.

A few months ago, I saw Dr. Jeremy Anderson for an eye exam. Let’s just say, I cannot believe the improvement my new glasses have made for me! My family and I have used Eye Associates for years, and are very pleased with their expertise, customer service, and friendliness. They’ve been very helpful when problems have arisen (such as when frames or lenses were damaged and were replaced for free due to warranty). I fully trust them with my and my family’s eye care.

Alicia F.

Just had my first visit at Eye Associates, who were recommended by a friend. All of the staff were wonderful, from checkin through checkout. Very nice, clean and modern facility with great service. Dr. Melissa Hoven was professional and informative, yet causal and friendly enough to make it the most comfortable eye exam I have had.

Andrea W.

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