EYE EXAMS

FVC's Optometrists perform comprehensive eye exams using the most advanced technology. Every person, from infants to senior citizens, should have their eyes examined regularly as part of their overall health care routine. An eye exam can help detect many serious diseases, which can appear without any symptoms or warning.

FVC has 14 optometrists available for your convenience:
Dr. Geoff Marsh - Fort Saskatchewan
Dr. Ronald C. Lindberg – West Edmonton Mall and Camrose
Dr. Darren Antoniuk – West Edmonton Mall
Dr. Annu Kaul – West Edmonton Mall
Dr. Freeman Choi - VisionMed, Kingsway Garden Mall
Dr. H. Douglas Hunter – VisionMed, Kingsway Garden Mall
Dr. Raymond Delong - VisionMed, Kingsway Garden Mall
Dr. Alanna Adams - VisionMed, Kingsway Garden Mall
Dr. Jeffrey Waddell – St. Albert Centre
Dr. Karen Hayward - St. Albert Centre
Dr. Angela Morley - St. Albert Centre
Dr. Sarah Morris - Fort Saskatchewan
Dr. Monzer Al-Bekai - West Edmonton Mall, Fort Saskatchewan and Camrose
Dr. Pamela Syrota - Fort Saskatchewan

Your Child's Eyes
Studies have shown that 80% of learning takes place through vision! Children as young as six months can be checked and accurately diagnosed. At six months old, the optometrist will test eye movement ability as well as eye health problems. By age 3, your child should have their second thorough eye exam. The optometrist will reassess your child's visual system to confirm the absence of any eye disease, as well as monitor the continued growth and efficiency of their visual skill development. The next exam should take place before their first day of school and then continue annually. Keep in mind that with early detection and treatment, many vision problems are reversible and in some cases preventable.

As You Age (40+)
As your golden years approach, it is especially important to make regular eye exams to maintain good health and vision. There are common conditions you and your Optometrist need to look for. Here are some most common and troubling conditions:
Presbyopia is very common among this age group. It is the loss of ability to change focus from far to near.
Glaucoma can result when excessive fluid pressures damage the optic nerve. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada. It can be effectively treated and early detection is key.
Cataracts occur as the lens becomes cloudy, dimming your vision. Cataracts are most often found in persons over the age of 55. This condition often requires a corrective lens change or surgical removal.
Macular Degeneration is a disease that obscures a person's central field of vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness for seniors in North America. Early detection is key in managing this disease.

In their early stages, many conditions associated with aging may not cause symptoms or create problems, and therefore, can go undetected. Regular optometric care is vital.

SPECIAL OFFERS
FVC offers a 10% discount to Seniors, Families, and Students. Mall employees of West Edmonton Mall, Kingsway Garden Mall and St.Albert Centre also receive a discount of 10%. Patients receive special discounts for referrals. Other seasonal specials are offered throughout the year.

REFERRALS
FVC provides referrals for corrective surgery: LASIK, PRK, RK, ZYOPTIX, corneal ring implant, cataract surgery and other commonly available corrective procedures.

COMMUNITY
FVC is involved in the community by providing tours of our offices for kindergarten classes, on-site career counseling and work experience programs for students interested in optometry or ophthalmic dispensing. Our doctors visit schools and educate students on eye care.

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