At Eye Clinic of Sandpoint, we are dedicated to offering caring, hands-on primary eye care services for every member of your family. Routine and preventative eye exams are key to keeping your eyes healthy and spotting potential issues before they become serious. Many eye and vision concerns don’t show clear symptoms early on, but a skilled, licensed optometrist can detect them quickly. Early diagnosis lets our experienced optometrist suggest treatment options that often preserve or improve vision. The American Optometric Association suggests scheduling eye exams annually or every two years based on your risk factors.
Eye Exam and Consultation
When you visit, Dr. Brayden Petersen will talk with you about any eye symptoms or difficulties you may have noticed, medications you are taking, any vision blurriness, your work environment, and your general health. Family eye health history and past vision conditions will also be reviewed. All this helps Dr. Petersen tailor recommendations and treatments just for you.
Vision Testing
Regular vision checks help ensure you see sharply every day. Our Sandpoint optometrist conducts vision acuity tests as part of a thorough eye exam. Dr. Petersen measures how well each eye sees using standard wall and reading eye charts. Results are expressed as a fraction, with 20/20 meaning normal sight at distance and reading. Based on your results, Dr. Petersen might prescribe glasses, contact lenses, or eye exercises to enhance your vision.
Eye Function Testing
Besides vision clarity, we assess how well your eyes work together. Tests include checking depth perception, color vision, eye muscle strength, peripheral vision, and light response. Other simple evaluations verify whether your eyes focus and move correctly as a team. These results help Dr. Petersen identify any underlying issues affecting your eye coordination or focus.
Eye Health
Our Sandpoint optometrist examines your eye’s overall health using visual inspection and tonometry. Dr. Petersen inspects your eyes and eyelids closely with magnification and bright light. To see inside your eyes better, pupils may be dilated. Measuring eye pressure through tonometry helps detect glaucoma risk. After completing these quick tests, Dr. Petersen reviews findings with you and discusses any needed treatment options. Call us at (208) 263-8501 to schedule your complete eye exam.