Comprehensive Eye Examinations Wayzata
The eyes are one of the most complex organs in the human body. They distinguish approximately 10 million different colors and can focus on 50 unique objects every second. Your vision influences how you see the world, going beyond your prescription. We practice this at Art of Optiks in Wayzata by making a luxury experience accessible to each patient with cutting-edge medical and optical technology.
Our comprehensive eye exams can assess your visual system and eye health with thorough testing. You will get the most accurate results relating to your eye health by completing an extensive vision screening, unlike a simple eye exam. Our Wayzata office uses state-of-the-art equipment to do a complete evaluation of your vision and eyes. Art of Optiks Wayzata partners with various insurance companies, including VSP, Eyemed, BCBS, Medica, Health Partners, United Health Care, and many others. We are open access providers for most vision plans, like Spectera and Davis.
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Patient Background + History
An essential part of the comprehensive eye exam is the patient’s health history. When you provide us with accurate information, our doctors will record any special conditions, like current or family history of systemic or eye pathology, allergies to medications, or environmental conditions that could be impacting your ocular and vision health.
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Visual Acuity
Our doctors at Art of Optiks Wayzata can test your vision’s sharpness and how well you can see from a distance with the Snellen Eye Chart. For this Visual Acuity test, you will be asked to read letters and symbols of various sizes while seated from a distance. The letters and symbols grow smaller as you move down the chart and become harder to read. This test will show how clearly you can see in each eye, with or without corrective lenses. Children, non-verbal, and bilingual patients can test their visual acuity using various charts, symbols, and techniques.
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Refraction + Binocular Vision
To give you the best visual outcome, refraction informs eye doctors which prescription lens will best correct your vision. At the eye doctor, you’ve probably been asked if “one of two” looks correct. They are testing out the lenses to see which will be optimal for your vision. Our Wayzata doctors use their expertise to find the best balance of clarity and comfort so that you can feel good in every situation. Art of Optiks doctors will test how your eyes work together to make sure the corrective lenses will successfully meet your daily vision demands.
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Basic Color Vision Evaluation
Our doctors at Art of Optiks Wayzata will conduct a screening test to rule out hereditary color vision deficiencies, color blindness, and other possible eye health issues that could affect your color vision in the future.
Eye Health
One of the most important aspects of a comprehensive eye exam is the overall health of your eyes. Art of Optiks Wayzata offers a variety of tests that will identify any existing or potential ocular diseases and conditions. We check in both the external and internal portions of the eye. Anything left undiagnosed could leave lasting impacts on your vision, which is why eye health is so important.
Slit Lamp Evaluation
We will evaluate the front and back of your eyes using our slit lamp. The slit lamp instrument with its high-intensity light lets our doctors examine in-depth the internal and external parts of your eye. Every slit lamp has a DSLR MVC camera at our Wayzata office. The images captured allow our eye doctors to create an educational experience for each patient. They can identify any eye health concerns, like cataracts, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, melanoma, and carcinomas, as well as many other conditions.
Scheduling your eye exam annually is essential because it allows doctors to detect eye diseases and conditions early on. Treatment of these conditions is crucial for maintaining and preserving your vision, an essential aspect of daily life. Art of Optiks Wayzata believes that education plays a significant role in encouraging patients to come in for their check-up each year. Most importantly, these annual eye exams can help prevent potential vision loss. Our doctors can see inside your eyes without invasive surgery and give a fantastic window into your body. Possible systemic conditions that can be diagnosed at your eye exam include:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid Abnormalities
- High Blood Pressure
- Cancer
- Melanoma
- Lupus
Contact Lens Evaluations
Our Wayzata clinic also provides a thorough contact lens evaluation when you visit. It can be included as part of your comprehensive eye exam. Our doctors will discuss your lifestyle regarding eye health and provide health considerations to decide which kind of contacts are best for you. Our doctors will make sure you have the best technology to meet your needs, as innovations in the world of contacts are constantly being made. Some of the lenses we offer at our practice are:
- Daily Disposables
- Monthly Disposables
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multifocals
- Monovision
- Toric Multifocals
- Scleral Lenses
- Ortho-Keratology
- RGPs
- Hybrid Lenses
We also offer a one-on-one class if you have never worn contact lenses before or need a refresher. Our skilled and friendly technicians know that the transition to contacts might be intimidating or uncomfortable for some. We will ensure you know the best practices and guide you with insertion and removal training. When you leave our Wayzata clinic, you will feel comfortable and confident about your contact lens.
Vision Therapy
Our Wayzata Art of Optiks clinic is excited to offer Vision Therapy, which improves the efficiency and quality of vision in individuals of all ages. This type of therapy helps the eyes function better as a team and can improve reading accuracy, sports agility, and more.
Dry Eye
You might be experiencing dry eyes if your eyes are tired at the end of the day, or you frequently wake up with red eyes. Our Wayzata clinic offers a unique approach to diagnosis and treatment so that you can live more comfortably. Contact our clinic today to learn more!
Locations & Doctors
Art of Optiks Wayzata is proud to have a team of incredibly skilled doctors who offer each patient the highest optical care and expertise level. We strive to provide our patients with an outstanding and educational experience each time they visit our clinic. Our doctors make sure you’re aware of what’s going on each step of the way by maintaining a transparent environment with each patient. Art of Optiks Wayzata will provide you with the best customer experience each time you visit our clinic with ease and simplicity.
Our Wayzata clinic is conveniently located on Lake Street East. We offer various services to our patients there, thanks to doctors Timothy Haupert and Victoria Whitman.
