Services

The purpose of a comprehensive eye examination is not only to correct blurry vision, but also to detect and prevent eye diseases. Proper eye exams can detect early eye problems that may lead to vision and even hearing loss and reduce the risk future eye diseases.

Here at Visionmax Optometry, every comprehensive eye exam is approximately thirty minutes to an hour. You will need to provide a brief medical history before a comprehensive assessment of your vision.

During the examination, there will be a sequence of tests such as, dilated eye exams and eye pressure testing, to determine the health of your eyes. At the end of your eye exam, our doctors will discuss the current condition and health of your eyes and provide you with possible solutions such as prescriptions, contact lenses, and even additional testing if needed. We strive to do our best to be efficient, but thoroughness is our most important goal.

Most patients are capable of driving after the exam, but, if you have concerns, it is important that you make arrangements in advance.

Contact lenses are a popular solution for many of our patients and we offer a wide range of lens designs and materials that will fit your lifestyle. From short term or extended term soft lenses to more permanent gas permeable (hard) contact lenses, our optometrists at Visionmax will take the time to find the most appropriate type of lens for your visual demands.

Contact lens exam and fitting is one of the most common services we provide here at Visionmax Optometry. A proper contact lens fitting is required to help ensure optimal vision and comfort.

If you are new to contact lenses, our dedicated contact lens professionals will make sure you are comfortable with the insertion and removal process. We will also review the proper care for your lenses to ensure that your eyes stay healthy and your vision clear.

Types of contact contact lenses:

• Specialty lenses for patients with dry eyes or astigmatisms
• Colored lenses to enhance or change eye color
• Bifocal and multi-focal lenses to enhance reading vision
• Keratoconic and Therapeutic Lenses for patients with irregular and diseased corneas
• Daily disposables contact lens
• Overnight extended wear lens
• Gas permeable contac lens
• Synergeyes lenses for unusual corneas and prescriptions
• Scleral lenses

Here at Visionmax Optometry we offer a complete optical department, so we are able to write and fulfill your prescription right here at our Porter Ranch practice with your choice of frames. You can be confident that you will be provided with quality, efficient, and convenient service from our in-house optical lab and our knowledgeable opticians.

Glaucoma is a silent eye disease that damages your eye’s optic nerves which can lead to permanent blindness. According to www.aao.org, “about three million Americans have glaucoma, but only about half of them know that they have glaucoma.” Early detection of glaucoma can help preserve your vision.

One of the major problems with glaucoma is that there are typically no sysmptoms during its early states, so many patients who have glaucoma do not know they have it until it is too late. In order to do a proper glaucoma evaluation, the doctor should not only check eye pressure (tonometry), but also inspect your eye’s drainage angle (gonioscopy), inspect your optic nerve (ophthalmoscopy), and test your peripheral.
 

People suffering from Macular Degeneration has a high risk of vision loss. In fact, it is the leading cause of vision loss, more than cataracts and glaucoma combined! Over ten million Americans suffer from Macular Degeneration and here at Visionmax Optometry it is a mandatory evaluation we provide with every eye examination.

Macular Degenration is caused by the deterioration of the Macular located inside the retina. It is an important part of the retina as it helps our ability to focus and see objects in fine detail. Currently, it is still considered an incurable eye disease, but early detection can help manage the disease.

Surgical co-management not only enhances patient outcomes but also fosters a more efficient and cost-effective delivery of services. By leveraging the strengths of both professions, patients can receive personalized care tailored to their unique circumstances, timely access to specialized interventions, and comprehensive follow-up support.

Dry Eye can have a major impact on your quality of life. You may find your eyes get tired faster or you have difficulty reading. Not to mention the discomfort of a burning sensation or blurry vision. Let’s take a look at dry eye treatments – from simple self-care to innovative prescriptions and therapies – to help you see clearly and comfortably.

Early myopia intervention can help your child’s vision now and reduce their lifetime risk of serious eye diseases. We specialize in treatments proven to help slow or stop your child’s vision from getting worse, including options that may allow your child to be free of glasses and contact lenses all day.
 

Researchers believe that the environment kids grow up in today, with too many close-distance activities (like reading and device use) and lack of outdoor play is contributing to the rapid increase in childhood myopia. While glasses and contact lenses compensate for a child’s blurry distance vision, they don’t stop your child’s vision from continuing to deteriorate. As children grow, myopia often develops as they reach school age and typically gets worse through school-age years.

Why Myopia Matters

Clinical studies show there is more to worry about with myopic eyes than the inconvenience of glasses. Scientific evidence has proven that myopic children are more vulnerable to a range of sight-threatening diseases and complications in the future.

Myopia is usually caused by an eye growing too long. Children with even a low amount of myopia have a four times greater risk of retinal detachment in their lifetime than non-myopes. For those with moderate to severe myopia, the risk increases ten times. Other myopia risks include glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Ortho-K is a special treatment to help patients see clearly even when they are not wearing a prescription lens. Instead, a special gas-permeable contact lens is placed into the eye each night before bed and the lens gently pushes the eye into the proper shape while you sleep. In the morning, you can remove the lenses and still see clearly throughout the day. Some patients can even see clearly for up to three days after wearing them for just one night!