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Eye exam

An eye exam is recommended annually if you are under 18 years of age or 65 and older. In Quebec, this exam is covered by the Health Insurance Board.

For people aged between 18 and 65, an eye exam is recommended every two years. Early detection of certain eye diseases can maintain good vision.

If you place your eye exam with another eye specialist (optometrist or ophthalmologist), you are entitled to request a copy of your order; you own it. We will be happy to fill your prescription, either for a pair of glasses or contact lenses.

Call one of our 14 branches to book an appointment with an optometrist.

At Le Lunetier, an eye exam unfolds as follows :

• An analysis of your old glasses is performed using a focimeter to show you possible improvements once the exam is complete.
• A visual field examination is performed automatically for people aged 65 and over using a sophisticated device (and at the request of the optometrist for the others).
• A measure of the power of your eye is then made using an automated autorefractor.
• A detailed case history is also required in order to check the health conditions that may affect your vision.
• The exam begins with a verification of your visual acuity with and without your correction. Then, ocular mobility, alignment of your eyes and color vision are checked.
• Examination of the ocular fundus is performed using an ophthalmoscope.
• The refraction is then executed. It is therefore the measure of your far and near vision for each eye, then both eyes together.
• Finally, your eyes are examined under a slit lamp microscope to determine the presence of cataracts, check the condition of your eyelids and cornea and take the intraocular pressure (to determine those at risk of glaucoma).
• Particular attention is paid to the cornea of ​​contact lenses wearers to check the health of their eyes.
• Recommendations are made at the end of the exam regarding the options for change (depending on the old prescription, work, wearing of contact lenses, etc).
• The optometrist may also suggest a dilation of pupils, which consists of enlarging them with a few drops to further examine the retina. The very short-sighted, diabetics and people taking certain medications potentially damageable to the retina should have their eyes checked using the pupillary dilation. A referral to a specialist can then be obtained as needed. If everything is normal, regular monitoring is still recommended.