Comprehensive Eye Exams in Central Northwest

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Central Northwest

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Your Vision. Your Future.

Is your child having a hard time seeing the board in class?

Do you struggle to read fine-print in books and menus?

Regular comprehensive eye exams involve a series of tests that enable your Central Northwest eye doctor to check your eye health and vision. This type of eye exam can only be performed by an eye doctor, and shouldn’t be confused with the vision screenings given in schools or other non-professional settings.

Having regular comprehensive eye exams is crucial when it comes to protecting your eyes from sight-threatening diseases, and ensuring that your optical prescription is up-to-date.

A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of a general health condition like diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol.

Contact our eye care clinic today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam today!

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Why Is It Important to Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly?

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Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining great vision and eye health for the entire family.

During your eye exam, your eye doctor will check for any refractive errors or visual skill deficiencies that may hinder development or learning, and diagnose, manage, and treat eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration that can cause severe vision loss in adults.

Many of these sight-robbing conditions show little to no symptoms until they’ve already caused learning difficulties, significant damage to the eye, and/or irreversible vision loss. Routine eye exams ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these and other conditions.


What to Expect From Your Eye Exam

  • Glasses/contact lens prescription updates

    We'll provide you with an updated prescription so that you can see clearly. Some people require a new prescription every year, whereas others only need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

  • Evaluating your child’s vision for learning

    Conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, and visual skill deficiencies such as convergence insufficiency can negatively impact your child’s learning.

  • Diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases

    Eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms until it’s too late. The earlier the treatment, the more effective the outcome.

  • Rule out signs of systemic diseases

    Common systemic diseases such as diabetes and stroke can first be detected in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam.


Comprehensive Eye Exams in Central Northwest

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  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 30, 2023
Love these guys and will certainly be back. We will miss Dr. Kovacs! Good Luck and Blessings!
- Mar. 24, 2023
Best staff, ever.!!
- Feb. 21, 2023
Dr. Kim-Van Chau and the technician were wonderful with my young daughter. They didn’t rush and le... t her explain what was bothering her eyes. Roberto was so patient helping her choose frames, and helped her find a pair she really liked that fit her perfectly.
- Feb. 04, 2023
Customer service was exceptional. All staff makes you feel welcomed. Dr. Kovacs does a great job exp... laining what's going on and has great bed side manners.
- Feb. 03, 2023
Professional, helpful, and friendly people in a cold, busy world.
- Jan. 17, 2023
Great friendly staff since you walk in. Great job
- Nov. 23, 2022
Very friendly, professional, and efficient staff and doctor. Highly recommend.
- Nov. 07, 2022
I love Dr Kovacs and her staff. Detailed testing available but no pressure if you choose to forego a... dditional testing. Great eyeglass selection in every price range.
- Oct. 23, 2022
Great staff and selection of frames
- Sep. 30, 2022
They were all fantastic with my elderly mother!
- Sep. 12, 2022
Friendly, competent staff. Dr. Kovacks always consultes with my opthamologist about my ongoing eye ... issues.
- Aug. 19, 2022
Very pleasant experience.
- Jul. 20, 2022
I've been coming for a few years and I am very happy with Dr Kovacs. She is extremely detailed orien... ted and the office has great technology. I love that I can have a detailed exam without being dilated. I'm very happy with my prescription as well! She takes her time to make sure you are getting a quality exam and prescription.
- Jul. 11, 2022
Great eye care and Great prices
- May. 10, 2022
Great service! Seen very knowledgeable.
- Feb. 27, 2022
Great staff. Excellent service
- Feb. 13, 2022
Staff is great. Everybody is so friendly and helpful
- Feb. 02, 2022
Excellent eye care facility - I will continue to come to Dr. Kovacs for my eye care and ask Roberto ... for advice on choosing the best frames and lenses for my needs. An excellent team!
- Dec. 07, 2021
I won't go anywhere else. Friendly, knowledgeable, caring everything I could ask for.
- Aug. 30, 2021
Best staff ever! So lovely, so accommodating. Couldn't recommend the entire office any higher.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams FAQs

Is a comprehensive eye exam the same as a vision screening?

No. Vision screenings like the one performed for children in school or at optical-only stores only check for 20/20 vision. They do not check for the presence of sight-threatening eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts. They also do not check for visual skill deficiencies such as problems with visual tracking or processing. Comprehensive eye exams are more thorough and use advanced equipment to evaluate your vision and eye health.

How often should I get an eye exam?

Eye doctors usually recommend that you come in for a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. This ensures that your glasses or contact lens prescription stays up to date and that signs and symptoms of developing eye conditions are caught early before they cause lasting damage.

When should I bring my child in for their first comprehensive eye exam?

A child’s first eye exam should take place at age 6 months. It’s important not to delay eye exams for young infants and children as some early eye problems can affect vision for life. Detecting vision problems early can keep a minor issue from becoming something serious (and more challenging to treat).

Want to get your children off to a good start in life? Visit Memorial Eye Center - Oak Forest for an eye exam today!


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