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COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS

Our team is experienced in a wide variety of eye concerns – from vision correction to pediatric and senior eye care, to the detection and treatment of eye diseases and injury to the eyes.

Our STATE-OF-THE-ART EYE EXAM TECHNOLOGY ensures that you will receive the most up-to-date eye care. All of your eye health needs will be exceeded at Transcona Optical!

EYE EXAMS INCLUDE:

+ PERSONAL HISTORY

Regardless of age or current vision, a regular eye exam with an optometrist is essential to address visual needs and safeguard eye health. Early detection, facilitated by our advanced diagnostic technology, ensures optimal optometric care for minimizing and correcting eye conditions.

+ VISUAL ACUITY

Do you have 20/20 vision? This term measures visual acuity at a 20-foot distance, representing the clarity of your vision. It’s a key aspect of eye exams. With 20/20 vision, you see clearly at 20 feet what’s typically seen at that distance. If you have 20/100 vision, you need to be as close as 20 feet to see what someone with normal vision sees at 100 feet. Our goal is to provide and sustain the clearest vision for you.

+ FUNCTIONAL EYE TESTS

+ PRESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT

+ KERATOMETRY

+ EYE HEALTH EVALUATION

Our experienced optometrists have access to state-of-the-art technology at our office. This ensures that we provide the best available eye health evaluations which leads to early detection of eye diseases and assessment of eye injuries. We are then able to better help our patients with the prevention and strategic maintenance of eye health issues.

We can detect and help manage eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, red eyes, dry eyes, retinal tears and detachments and ocular melanoma. Many ocular diseases can be uncovered when we examine the health of the back of the eye, the retina and the optic nerve. The air puff (tonometry) is one test used for the assessment of glaucoma risk. We also examine your cornea, eyelids, eyelashes, tear drainage system, conjunctiva, lens and other tissues using the light and magnification of our slit lamps (microscope for the eyes).

In our office, we have two outstanding pieces of technology that help us get an enhanced view of your retina and optic nerves. They are the Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging and Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT). To learn more about this technology, click here to view image examples. below.

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EYE EXAMS

Regardless of your age and current vision, a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist is necessary to accommodate your visual needs and protect your vision. Eye conditions are best minimized and corrected through early detection and our diagnostic technology offers patients the best optometric care.

VISION CORRECTION AND RETAIL SALES

Transcona Optical offers frames to suit all patients and we offer a 1- 2 year warranty on all frames and lenses. We use the highest quality lenses including Hoya and Zeiss, and offer high-index materials to thin lenses of higher prescriptions. We carry the newest technology in antireflection and scratch coatings to maximize vision and the look of the lens. We are also proud to offer all of the latest contact lenses in the market.

We treat each patient as an individual, identifying not only their prescription but also any work and/or lifestyle factors that will contribute to the effectiveness of a pair of glasses or type of contact lenses.

MANAGEMENT OF EYE DISEASES AND CONDITIONS

At Transcona Optical, our optometrists are trained in the most advanced optometric care to detect and treat a variety of eye diseases and conditions. Read more about some of the most common conditions that we see in our practice, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

URGENT CARE

Transcona Optical’s optometrists are trained and qualified to treat a variety of urgent eye conditions and traumas such as eye infections, iritis, blepharitis, foreign body removal, corneal abrasions, ocular allergies and more.

PRE-OP AND POST-OPERATIVE SURGICAL SUPPORT

At Transcona Optical, we provide pre-operative and post-operative care for surgeries including Lasik vision correction, cataract surgery, Intacs surgery for Keratoconus, and certain Glaucoma-related surgeries. We are experienced in providing the essential pre- and post-operative care that helps make these surgeries a success and work closely with our local surgeons. In order to achieve a successful outcome, a comprehensive eye exam is needed to see if you are a good candidate.

CONSULTATION AND REFERRALS

Once we have assessed your particular needs during a comprehensive exam, we present all available options. These may include glasses, contact lenses, eye exercises, eye drops, medications, diet suggestions, and/or referrals to the appropriate ophthalmologist. We are familiar with all of the local ophthalmologists and know which specialist will best suit your needs if you require further assessment or surgery.

EYE EXAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends that infants and toddlers have their first eye examination at the age of 6-9 months. Preschool children should have at least one eye examination between the ages of 2 and 5 years (prior to starting school). Children who are 6 to 19 years of age should have their eyes examined each year. All infant and children eye exams until the age of 19 years of age are paid entirely by Manitoba Health.

EYE EXAMS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS

The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends that seniors and adults undergo an eye exam every 1 or 2 years respectively. This helps detect and diagnose vision changes or problems and therefore maintains eye health. Regular vision examinations are also important for the prevention of vision problems created or aggravated by today’s academic, lifestyle and professional demands. If you are having any issues prior to the time recommended by your optometrist and/or have been referred by your family or specialized doctor, please contact us for an appointment at any time.

ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR OF SPECTACLES

Spectacles often need to be adjusted to maintain comfort as well as optimal vision. We offer this service at no charge to our patients or clients. We also offer custom repair services including soldering broken frames, replacing lost screws and nose pads and more.

REGULAR AND SPECIALTY CONTACT LENS FITTING

Our optometrists fit all forms of contact lenses including daily disposable wear, extended wear, multifocal, coloured lenses and custom RGPs for people with complex prescriptions or corneal conditions such as Keratoconus. We also offer many options for astigmatism and presbyopia.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Our personalized approach combined with our state-of-the-art technology, ensures that we provide the best evaluations for vision correction and the early detection of eye diseases and assessment of eye injuries.

OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging test that takes cross-section pictures of your retina, the lining of the back of the eye. Our optometrists can then analyze and measure the thickness of each of the retina’s distinctive layers. These measurements help with diagnosis and provide treatment guidance for glaucoma and retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. By detecting early changes or markers in the eye, we can then reduce the risk to your vision and health.

OPTOMAP IMAGING

The Optomap ultra-widefield retinal image is a noninvasive and unique technology that captures a panoramic digital image of the retina and optic nerve. It allows our optometrists to view more than 80% of your retina while traditional imaging methods typically only show 15% of your retina at one time.

Some of the first signs of diseases such as diabetes, stroke and even some cancers can be seen in your retina, often before you have other symptoms. An Optomap digital image makes it easier to see them. Unlike traditional retinal exams, this image can be saved for future comparisons. This enables us to protect you and your vision for the future.

EXAMENS VISUELS COMPLETS / FRENCH EYE EXAMS
Transcona Optical vous assurent un accès aux soins et aux services oculaires de la plus haute qualité. A Transcona Optical nous avons des optometrists bilingues. Il ne faut que demander si vous preferes un examination en francais.

SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS
Please feel free to see one of our optometrists or shop for glasses on the weekend. We are open on Saturday from 9AM – 3PM. During the week we are open from 8:30AM – 5:30PM.

DIRECT BILLING TO PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES
We offer same day direct billing to most private insurance companies. We can direct bill to the following companies (some exceptions apply); Blue Cross, Great West Life, Green Shield, Standard Life, Manulife, Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Alliance, Cowan, Johnson Inc, and Sunlife. Please check with your insurance carrier to determine your eligibility for eye care.