Comprehensive Eye Exams in Bessemer

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Bessemer

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Your Vision. Your Future.

Is your child having a hard time seeing the board in class?

Do you struggle to read fine-print in books and menus?

Regular comprehensive eye exams involve a series of tests that enable your Bessemer eye doctor to check your eye health and vision. This type of eye exam can only be performed by an eye doctor, and shouldn’t be confused with the vision screenings given in schools or other non-professional settings.

Having regular comprehensive eye exams is crucial when it comes to protecting your eyes from sight-threatening diseases, and ensuring that your optical prescription is up-to-date.

A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of a general health condition like diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol.

Contact our eye care clinic today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam today!

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Why Is It Important to Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly?

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Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining great vision and eye health for the entire family.

During your eye exam, your eye doctor will check for any refractive errors or visual skill deficiencies that may hinder development or learning, and diagnose, manage, and treat eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration that can cause severe vision loss in adults.

Many of these sight-robbing conditions show little to no symptoms until they’ve already caused learning difficulties, significant damage to the eye, and/or irreversible vision loss. Routine eye exams ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these and other conditions.


What to Expect From Your Eye Exam

  • Glasses/contact lens prescription updates

    We'll provide you with an updated prescription so that you can see clearly. Some people require a new prescription every year, whereas others only need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

  • Evaluating your child’s vision for learning

    Conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, and visual skill deficiencies such as convergence insufficiency can negatively impact your child’s learning.

  • Diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases

    Eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms until it’s too late. The earlier the treatment, the more effective the outcome.

  • Rule out signs of systemic diseases

    Common systemic diseases such as diabetes and stroke can first be detected in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam.


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Comprehensive Eye Exams FAQs

Is a comprehensive eye exam the same as a vision screening?

No. Vision screenings like the one performed for children in school or at optical-only stores only check for 20/20 vision. They do not check for the presence of sight-threatening eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts. They also do not check for visual skill deficiencies such as problems with visual tracking or processing. Comprehensive eye exams are more thorough and use advanced equipment to evaluate your vision and eye health.

How often should I get an eye exam?

Eye doctors usually recommend that you come in for a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. This ensures that your glasses or contact lens prescription stays up to date and that signs and symptoms of developing eye conditions are caught early before they cause lasting damage.

When should I bring my child in for their first comprehensive eye exam?

A child’s first eye exam should take place at age 6 months. It’s important not to delay eye exams for young infants and children as some early eye problems can affect vision for life. Detecting vision problems early can keep a minor issue from becoming something serious (and more challenging to treat).

Want to get your children off to a good start in life? Visit ABBA Eye Care - Pueblo Northern Ave for an eye exam today!

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- Nov. 01, 2024
Vary pleased and happy with staff,and the group of people they have working at the northern/Orman o... ffice great employees. Thanks again.
- Oct. 19, 2024
I visited ABBA Eye care through the VA health program, it was my first visit since I got out of the ... military in '04. I was very concerned about the health of my eyes, but, with the attention and personal touch of Dr. Lohr I felt right at home. He graciously took time to answer all of my questions although it seemed like a busy morning for the office. I thank you all.
- Oct. 12, 2024
Professionalism at it's finest. Kudos to Donovan. 😁👌
- Oct. 10, 2024
Professional friendly service
- Oct. 08, 2024
I like my glasses
- Aug. 25, 2024
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- Jun. 28, 2024
Kind and well trained people who take great care of their clients and keep their business running be... autifully. I will keep going there as long as they are there in and for the community as such
- Apr. 15, 2024
Everyone was friendly and professional and went out of there way to assist me.
- Apr. 06, 2024
Best service I have ever had.
- Mar. 31, 2024
An overall fast, efficient and comfortably pleasant experience. Melissa is absolutely awesome and Dr... . Gitchel is very thorough and down to Earth. Got my new glasses in less than a week after being told they usually arrive in two. Highly recommend.
- Feb. 10, 2024
My Dad has dementia and the staff were very patient and companionate.
- Jan. 31, 2024
It's a good place the people here are nice and know what they are doing thank you Abba for the help ... with my left eye.
- Dec. 03, 2023
The appointment was quick. Everyone was kind, professional and efficient. The tech was very knowledg... eable. I love my new glasses.
- Nov. 16, 2023
Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, doctors are skilled at seeing to patient comfort, and there is ... no pressure to buy anything at the time of your appointment. All staff and electronic correspondence uses preferred name, and the locations are visually warm and inviting inside. Thanks for all you do!
- Aug. 30, 2023
Great quality, really nice people and caring honesty, even if not the answer you want, but the treat... ment you need. They work with insurance company and help with Care Credit if you need a payment option.
- Jul. 07, 2023
Very well trained employees. I got all the answers and help I needed.
- May. 25, 2023
Friendly place.
- May. 14, 2023
Fast & Efficient! Right on schedule! Good selection of frames to choose from.
- May. 13, 2023
I was given the upmost care and service.
- Apr. 23, 2023
Took care of my vision needs in a very timely and professional manner.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams in Bessemer

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem BCBS Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

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