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At Luxe Eye and Wellness, we use advanced digital retinal imaging to evaluate the health of your eyes without the need for traditional dilation drops. Our optometry office in Old Town Alexandria offers Optomap wide angle retinal imaging, which captures a detailed view of the retina in seconds. This technology allows our doctors to screen for retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal tears while minimizing discomfort and avoiding the side effects of dilation. The imaging process lets patients see the back of their eyes just as the doctor does and is safe for children, adults, and pregnant patients seeking comprehensive eye exams in Alexandria VA.

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What are the Limitations of a Vision Screening?

Vision screenings only check how well you can see things at a distance (called visual acuity). Many people may not realize that basic vision screenings performed at the primary care office, schools or the DMV aren't a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam, which is necessary to detect a wider range of eye health issues.

What are the Benefits of a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam checks both the outside and inside of your eyes, looking for signs of disease and testing your vision in several ways:


  • External Exam: Evaluates the whites of your eyes, iris, pupils, eyelids, and eyelashes.
  • Internal Exam: Examines the retina and optic nerve after your eyes are dilated or undilated wide-field retinal photo.
  • Visual Function and Eye Health: Tests depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, pupil response to light, and evaluates eye focusing, teaming, and movement.
  • Glaucoma Testing: Measures fluid pressure in your eyes to check for glaucoma.
  • Visual Acuity: Tests how well you see with different lenses to determine if glasses or contacts are needed.

Give us a call or conveniently schedule an appointment online today—we look forward to caring for your vision!

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