What to expect at your vision examination?

Our team is ready to provide you with the I’langa Eyewear experience. This process takes your eye examination one step further in order to provide you with a truly customized eye care solution. Below are more details on what you can expect:

Many aren’t sure what to expect during a comprehensive eye exam.

A comprehensive eye exam can take an hour or more, depending on the Optometrist and the number and complexity of tests required questions of interest will determine your prescription outcome, outdoor activity, hobbies, general health, and medication of concern, the Optometrist will ask these questions before commencing.

1. First tests performed in a comprehensive eye exam are visual acuity tests that measure the sharpness of your vision.
2. A screening test that checks your colour vision to rule out colour blindness.
3. The cover test is the simplest and most common way to check how your eyes work together.
4. Ocular motility test is performed to determine how well your eyes can follow a moving object and/or quickly move between and accurately fixate on two separate targets.
5. Eye-Dominance, one off the most important test to determent your eye and brain dominance, the Optometrist going to use these info to balancing your two eyes, to work comfortable together.
6. Stereopsis is the term used to describe eye teaming that enables normal depth perception and appreciation of the 3-dimensional nature of objects.
7. Retinoscopy, the Optometrist perform this test to obtain an approximation of your prescription. This test is useful for children and patients who are unable to accurately answer questions.
8. An experience comprehensive examination will be perform by the Optometris
9. a trail frame will be fitted to show you what to expect from your glasses, and to do further adjustment to your final prescription.
10. An inspection of your inner eye will be performed, a wide range of eye conditions and diseases can be detected with this examination, including cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal ulcers and diabetic retinopathy, etc.
11. Testing for glaucoma typically begins with measuring the pressure inside your eyes.
12. All the findings will be discuss and your final prescription will be determine and after this the Frame selection will adhere outside the refracting room.

Based on your individual vision profile, we are now able to discuss and advise you on the best possible lens solution. This includes the lens type, material as well as added features including lens coatings and sun protection. This is where you make your quality choice.

Contact lenses are a comfortable, convenient alternative or addition to wearing glasses.

They are a particularly good choice of vision correction for individuals:

• Who enjoys an active lifestyle or take part in sport
• Who wants to look and feel more natural
• Who wants a full field of focused vision, wherever they look.

Combining the significant developments that are constantly made in contact lens technology with our expert knowledge, we are almost certain that there is a contact lens solution for you (even if you have tried it before and it did not seem to work for you).

Your Contact Lens Consultation

Your contact lens consultation will be conducted during or after a general eye test. Your optometrist will assess if you’re suitable for contact lenses according to your prescription and needs. We then discuss the contact lens solution we believe is just right for you and your eye health.

We will also provide you with all the information you need to insert and remove your contact lenses as well as care instructions for your contact lenses and eyes.

Types of Contact Lenses

There are contact lenses designed to suit a variety of vision needs and lifestyles. Based on your individual vision profile, we are able to advise you on the best possible contact lens solution.

How to determine the right frame for your face.

What is my face shape?

In order to choose properly, you first need to identify your facial features. There are 5 main categories of face shapes:

If you’re looking for assistance to obtain a classically good-looking pair of frames for your face shape, you need to contact us at Ilanga Eyewear for professional guidance and measurements.