Comprehensive Eye Exams for Every Family Member
Orbit Eyecare, your eye exam destination for the entire family, ensures everyone from toddlers to grandparents can enjoy optimal eye health and vision. Our state-of-the-art facility in Albuquerque and Los Alamos uses the latest diagnostic eye care technology to provide thorough eye exams.
From your first visit, we take the time to truly understand your medical history, lifestyle, and personal goals. We actively listen to your concerns and involve you as an equal partner in developing a customized eye care approach.
The Role of Retinal Imaging in Vision Exams
Orbit Eyecare utilizes cutting-edge retinal imaging technology for comprehensive eye health assessments. This advanced technology helps detect and manage conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. By capturing detailed images of your retina, we ensure early detection and effective management of these eye conditions.
Digital retinal photography enables us to capture detailed images of the back of your eye. These images help us identify issues with your vision and diagnose other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol.
We can predict and prepare for common age-related issues by tracking changes over time. Using a digital camera system, our eye doctors can photograph your eye, providing a baseline to examine and discuss. This allows us to monitor and track changes in your eyes over time, ensuring timely interventions for refractive errors and retinal imaging for detailed eye health assessments.
Pediatric Eye Exams: Nurturing Young Eyes
Children's eye health lays the groundwork for their educational success and overall development. Although many schools offer annual eye exams, they are incomplete visual exams, and the results can be inaccurate. Regular eye exams are essential for children ages six months, with follow-up appointments between ages two and three if the initial exam shows healthy eyes.
Pay attention to these five symptoms as they can be related to vision problems in children:
1. Rubbing the eyes
2. Excessive blinking
3. Frequent squinting
4. Regular headaches
5. Shutting one eye to focus
Even if your child has no family history of eye problems and hasn’t displayed any of the symptoms above, they should visit the optometrist every year after age three to ensure their eyes are in good health. If you notice your child is having trouble with their vision, schedule an appointment with our eye doctors so we can address the issue and get them back on track.
Guardians of Sight: Our Pediatric Optometrists
Our pediatric eye care center features optometrists experienced in treating young patients and creating warm, child-friendly environments for their visits. They combine professional expertise with a gentle touch, making eye exams an engaging experience for children. This dedication to compassionate care sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy vision.
Bright Eyes, Bright Futures: The Power of Early Detection
Detecting conditions like astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), and myopia (nearsightedness) early in life is vital. Timely pediatric eye exams can reveal these common issues, allowing for interventions significantly improving a child's vision and overall well-being. By prioritizing early eye health, we help ensure every child has the clear vision they need for success in every activity.
The Importance of Regular Eye Exams for Adults
As we age, specialized eye care becomes increasingly important for maintaining quality of life and independence. At Orbit Eyecare, we provide tailored eye exams to meet the unique needs of adults and our older patients. This expert approach ensures that even as your eyes age, they receive the best care to remain healthy and clear.
Yearly Eye Exams: Essential for Adult Vision Health
The American Optometric Association (AOA) advises adults to undergo eye exams at least every two years, increasing to annually after age 60. Regular exams help monitor changes and maintain eye health during the aging process. Staying on top of these appointments is crucial for catching age-related eye conditions early.
Early Intervention: Detecting Eye Diseases Early
Early detection of diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can significantly affect treatment outcomes as you age. Regular diabetic eye exams are crucial for identifying these conditions before progressing, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan.
