Comprehensive Eye Exams New Prague
All You Need to Know
For a comprehensive evaluation of your vision and eye health, our detailed eye exams in New Prague go far beyond routine check-ups. Using the latest technology, we assess your visual function and overall ocular wellness. Each exam provides an in-depth understanding of your eye health, allowing us to identify potential issues early and customize care to meet your specific needs.
We accept a wide range of insurance providers, including VSP, EyeMed, BCBS, Medica, HealthPartners, UnitedHealthcare, and many more, making it easy to access high-quality care. We also welcome open-access plans such as Davis and Spectera, ensuring our services are available to as many patients as possible. Our goal is to provide a thorough evaluation that supports your vision and addresses all of your eye care needs.
Patient History + Background
A detailed health history is essential for your eye exam, forming the basis for accurate diagnoses and personalized care. Sharing your medical history, along with any family conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, helps doctors identify vision-related concerns more effectively. It is also important to let us know about any medication allergies to prevent adverse reactions. Environmental factors, including UV exposure, allergens, and prolonged screen time, can also affect eye health. With a complete understanding of your health profile, our team can deliver proactive care that promotes long-term eye-wellness.
Visual Acuity
Our doctors evaluate your visual clarity and distance vision using the Snellen Eye Chart. Sitting at a standard distance, you’ll read letters or symbols that decrease in size as you progress down the chart. This test assesses each eye's visual acuity both with and without corrective lenses. For children, and nonverbal or bilingual patients, we offer alternative charts and methods to ensure precise results.
Refraction + Binocular Vision
Often referred to as the ``one or two`` test, refraction is a key part of your eye exam taht determines the precise prescription required for optimal vision. During this process, our specialists carefully evaluate how light bends as it passes through your eyes, allowing us to identify the exact corrective lens needed for clarity and sharpness. Beyond simply determining your prescription, we focus on balancing visual clarity with comfort, ensuring your lenses support all of your daily activities - from reading and driving to computer work and outdoor tasks. In addition to measuring each eye individually, we assess how well your eyes work together as a team, a critical factor in binocular vision. Proper coordination between your eyes helps prevent eye strain, headaches, and difficulties with depth perception, making everyday tasks safer and more comfortable. By tailoring your prescription to both your visual needs and lifestyle, we provide clear, effortless vision that enhances your overall quality life.
Basic Color Vision Evaluation
To screen for color blindness, hereditary color deficiencies, and other eye health issues that can affect color perception, we perform a detailed color vision assessment. Along with the traditional Ishihara color plates, we use advanced techniques to ensure a complete and accurate evaluation. The most important part of a comprehensive exam is checking overall eye health. We perform a variety of tests to detect existing or developing ocular conditions in both the internal and external structures of the eye. Undiagnosed issues can have long-term impacts on vision and overall health.
Slit Lamp Evaluation
Using a slit-lamp, our doctors examine both the front and back of your eyes in detail. The high-intensity light combined with the slit lamp allows us to assess internal and external eye structures thoroughly. Each slit lamp in our office has a DSLR MVC camera to capture high-quality images, helping identify conditions like cataracts, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, melanoma, and carcinomas while giving you a clear understanding of your eye health.
Early detection and treatment are critical for maintaining vision over time. We emphasize patient education to encourage regular eye exams, which can prevent vision loss. The eyes also provide insight into overall health, allowing us to identify systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, melanoma, lupus, thyroid disorders, and certain cancers.
Contact Lens Evaluations
As part of your comprehensive eye exam, we offer detailed contact lens evaluations. Our doctors consider your lifestyle and health factors to recommend the most suitable lenses. Using the latest contact lens technology, we provide a wide variety of options including daily and monthly disposables, toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal and monovision lenses, toric multifocals, scleral lenses, Ortho-K lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, and hybrid styles.
For new or returning contact lens wearers, we offer personalized training to make the transition comfortable. Our sessions help patients gain confidence with proper insertion, removal, and care techniques, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
Vision Therapy
Art of Optiks offers customized Vision Therapy programs for patients of all ages to improve overall visual performance and efficiency. This specialized treatment focuses on enhancing the coordination, focus, and tracking abilities of the eyes, which can lead to stronger visual skills in everyday life. Patients often experience improvements in reading comprehension, hand-eye coordination, sports performance, and even concentration and learning abilities.
By addressing each patient’s unique visual challenges, our programs are tailored to meet individual needs and goals, helping them overcome issues such as eye strain, lazy eye (amblyopia), or binocular vision problems. Through consistent therapy and expert guidance, we empower patients to reach their full visual potential and enjoy clearer, more comfortable vision in all aspects of daily life.
Dry Eye
Many patients experience eye fatigue, redness, or discomfort by the end of the day, often aggravated by prolonged screen use or contact lens wear. Our personalized approach to diagnosing and treating dry eye symptoms helps relieve discomfort and restore eye health. Contact us today to learn how we can help you feel more comfortable.
Locations & Doctors
At Art of Optiks, our team of experienced doctors provides exceptional optical care and expertise to every patient. We focus on delivering an outstanding patient experience while educating you about your vision and eye health. Our doctor’s transparent approach ensures patients remain informed and engaged throughout their visit. By prioritizing simplicity and patient-focused care, Art of Optiks consistently provides a seamless, high-quality experience.
Currently, we have two locations that offer a variety of services to our patients. We have offices located in Wayzata and Edina, Minnesota, with doctors Timothy Haupert and Victoria Whitman.
