Do you need eyeglasses or contact lenses? At O'Donnell Eye Institute in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, optometrists, Dr. Lan O'Donnell and Dr. Heidi Gonzalez, perform important eye exams for patients of all ages. They also provide the stylish eyeglasses you and your family need for the sharpest vision possible.
Who needs an eye exam?
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends an annual medical eye exam for adults 40 and over. Additionally, your child's pediatrician should perform an eye chart exam beginning at age three.
Why should you get an eye exam?
Eye exams at O'Donnell Eye Institute in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, help determine if someone needs eyeglasses. Additionally, these simple tests screen for serious health conditions such as retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and more.
Additionally, when Dr. O'Donnell or Dr. Gonzalez perform a medical eye exam at O'Donnell Eye Institute, they observe indicators of their patients' overall health. It's said that eyes are windows of the soul, and in fact, they show us many other things about:
- High cholesterol levels
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Some forms of cancer
Types of eye exams at O'Donnell Eye Institute
- Lifestyle exam What's your daily occupation? Are you a sports enthusiast? Your optometrist will delve into your personality and lifestyle to understand what eyewear will give you the best protection, vision and wearability.
- Pediatric exam Our optometrists screen children from toddlerhood on up to detect astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness, crossed eyes and more.
- Contact lens exam This exam determines how appropriate contact lenses are for your vision issues, age, occupation and more. The proper fit of these innovative lenses is critical to sharp vision and eye comfort.
- Medical exam Your optometrist in Santa Rosa Beach screens all her patients for medical issues such as glaucoma, retinal disease and more. For adults, she'll do an intraocular pressure test, dilated eye exam for the retina, and a slit lamp exam of the iris, lens and cornea at the front of the eye.
Everything you need for your eyes
Eyeglasses and more... Find them at O'Donnell Eye Institute in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Call today for an eye exam appointment with Dr. Lan O'Donnell or Dr. Heidi Gonzalez: (850) 622-4000. Come in to see our wide selection of designer eyewear.