Eye Exams San Diego Protecting Vision
- A Trusted Team of Optometrists
- Most Insurances Accepted
- Advanced Technology for Accurate Testing
Protect Your Ocular Health Contact Uptown Optometry for an Eye Exam in San Diego, CA
Regular eye exams are an important part of preventative care, as many eye problems don’t initially show symptoms. Dr. Wong can catch these conditions in their earliest stages when treatment is most conservative and you’re more likely to prevent vision loss.
- Dr. Wong specializes in refractive surgery consultation, surgical co-management, and specialty contact lenses.
- Dr. Wong has been in practice since 1991. In addition to being the owner of Uptown Optometry, he serves as co-clinical director of NVision Laser Eye Center of La Jolla, is an expert examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, and is a clinical preceptor for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Are you ready to protect and preserve your eyesight with a team dedicated to precise outcomes and thorough treatment plans? Schedule an appointment at our San Diego office today.
“I've been a patient at Uptown Optometry for more than 10 years. The staff continues to be excellent, knowledgeable, personable, and professional. The optometrist is personable, professional, transparent about everything that is being done during the examination…I highly recommend Uptown Optometry.” - C.M. 5-Star Google Review
Your Vision Insurance Can Lower Your Costs
Our San Diego optometry office wants eyecare to be accessible for everyone. To this end, we accept most insurances and will help you maximize your benefits to lower your out-of-pocket costs. Many vision insurance plans cover the cost of an annual eye exam.
Your Annual Eye Exam What You Can Expect at Uptown Optometry
We're known for our thorough eye exams. We ask all the right questions and exceed expectations.
Review History
Dr. Wong will inquire about your overall health and your family’s history of eye or health conditions. He will also ask you about any vision problems you’re experiencing and when they began. Your answers to his questions will help determine which tests he performs.
Visual Acuity Test
Dr. Wong will conduct a visual acuity test to determine the sharpness and clarity of each eye. This test may involve reading letters from a chart from a distance with each eye.
Determine Prescription
Dr. Wong will use our Topcon auto-refractometer to see how light focuses on each retina. This test will determine your prescription.
Other Tests
If you mention vision problems, Dr. Wong may perform other tests to determine if you have an eye disease. These tests can measure your depth perception, color vision, eye muscle movement, peripheral vision, curvature of the cornea, and more.
Recommendations
Dr. Wong will diagnose you and recommend treatment options. If you require a specialist, we can put you in touch with a practitioner we trust.
Our Eyecare Services
If your refraction test determines you need glasses or your prescription has changed, Dr. Wong can order your lenses. Once your lenses arrive at our office, you can choose from a range of stylish frames, including designer eyewear options.
If you’ve been told you can’t have contacts or contacts didn’t work out for you the last time you tried them, our team can help you have a successful and comfortable experience with them. Uptown Optometry specializes in contact lenses for complex cases. If you have astigmatism, dry eye, or require multifocal lenses, we can guide you toward a contact lens that works for you.
If you’re tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, Dr. Gordon can help you explore vision correction options like LASIK and PRK. These options reshape the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Sophisticated Tech for Optimal Care
We use the latest developments in the field of eye care so appointments are more comfortable and your corrective lenses are more effective.
- The Optos Nikon high-resolution retinal camera captures images of your retina while avoiding the need for uncomfortable pupil dilation.
- The Topcon automated visual field analyzer detects serious eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, damage to the optic nerve, and more.
- Our Essilor Eye-Ruler and VR headset take progressive lens measurements for accurate prescriptions.
- Our Topcon auto-refractometer measures refractive error so your prescription is precise.
FAQ About Eye Exams
What’s included in an annual eye exam?
Your eye exam will involve a series of tests that determine your prescription and screen you for harmful eye conditions. Our optometrists will also answer any questions you have about your vision and corrective lens options.
What’s the harm in not attending routine eye exams?
Routine eye exams help detect harmful problems in their earliest stages. When left untreated, conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy can progress and cause widespread damage to the eye. When this occurs, you may experience symptoms like blurry vision, vision loss, and even blindness.
How often do I need to visit the optometrist?
Once a year or once every other year is enough for most patients. However, if you have an existing eye condition or certain risk factors, our optometrists may recommend that you visit us for an eye exam more often. If you notice changes in your vision or eye discomfort before it’s time for your next appointment, schedule an exam with Dr. Wong.
When should my child have an eye exam?
Your child should have their first eye exam at about 6-12 months to ensure their eyes are developing correctly. They should have another exam before starting school, then routine eye exams throughout their childhood as recommended by an optometrist.
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“I had my appointment today with Dr. Daoud. I felt comfortable with her immediately. She is very thorough, and had a nice way of explaining things in a way I could understand. I will continue to be her patient; and look forward to seeing her next year. I like the selection of frames, and the great service from the receptionists. If Dr. Daoud is not working that day, I've heard great things about Dr. Wong! This is just a great office.”
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