Comprehensive Eye Exams in Springfield Commons

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Springfield Commons

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Your Vision. Your Future.

Is your child having a hard time seeing the board in class?

Do you struggle to read fine-print in books and menus?

Regular comprehensive eye exams involve a series of tests that enable your Springfield Commons eye doctor to check your eye health and vision. This type of eye exam can only be performed by an eye doctor, and shouldn’t be confused with the vision screenings given in schools or other non-professional settings.

Having regular comprehensive eye exams is crucial when it comes to protecting your eyes from sight-threatening diseases, and ensuring that your optical prescription is up-to-date.

A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of a general health condition like diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol.

Contact our eye care clinic today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam today!

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Why Is It Important to Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly?

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Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining great vision and eye health for the entire family.

During your eye exam, your eye doctor will check for any refractive errors or visual skill deficiencies that may hinder development or learning, and diagnose, manage, and treat eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration that can cause severe vision loss in adults.

Many of these sight-robbing conditions show little to no symptoms until they’ve already caused learning difficulties, significant damage to the eye, and/or irreversible vision loss. Routine eye exams ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these and other conditions.


What to Expect From Your Eye Exam

  • Glasses/contact lens prescription updates

    We'll provide you with an updated prescription so that you can see clearly. Some people require a new prescription every year, whereas others only need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

  • Evaluating your child’s vision for learning

    Conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, and visual skill deficiencies such as convergence insufficiency can negatively impact your child’s learning.

  • Diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases

    Eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms until it’s too late. The earlier the treatment, the more effective the outcome.

  • Rule out signs of systemic diseases

    Common systemic diseases such as diabetes and stroke can first be detected in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam.


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Comprehensive Eye Exams FAQs

Is a comprehensive eye exam the same as a vision screening?

No. Vision screenings like the one performed for children in school or at optical-only stores only check for 20/20 vision. They do not check for the presence of sight-threatening eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts. They also do not check for visual skill deficiencies such as problems with visual tracking or processing. Comprehensive eye exams are more thorough and use advanced equipment to evaluate your vision and eye health.

How often should I get an eye exam?

Eye doctors usually recommend that you come in for a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. This ensures that your glasses or contact lens prescription stays up to date and that signs and symptoms of developing eye conditions are caught early before they cause lasting damage.

When should I bring my child in for their first comprehensive eye exam?

A child’s first eye exam should take place at age 6 months. It’s important not to delay eye exams for young infants and children as some early eye problems can affect vision for life. Detecting vision problems early can keep a minor issue from becoming something serious (and more challenging to treat).

Want to get your children off to a good start in life? Visit Shawnee Optical - Springfield for an eye exam today!

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- Dec. 01, 2024
Always thorough & professional.
- Nov. 23, 2024
A great experience overall! The doctor was great, very informative, and the staff was helpful. A n... ice selection to choose from as well.
- Nov. 02, 2024
great service by caring professionals
- Oct. 12, 2024
VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL--KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
- Sep. 10, 2024
I’ve started going to Dr Penny the past couple of years. The staff is always friendly and helpful... . Dr Penney is wonderful and takes time to explain what’s going on as well as my options. It’s an excellent office in the Springfield area for glasses or contacts!
- Aug. 30, 2024
The doctor was very thorough and sweet, took his time and explained everything to me, and actually f... ound something that would work when nobody in the past has done that!
- Aug. 16, 2024
We usually go to another provider. Husband went in to pick out glasses…staff was so friendly and h... elpful, I decided to go there also for my eye exam. Wait times are reasonable and always had my questions answered. I recommend…..
- Aug. 05, 2024
A Great place
- Aug. 01, 2024
It was a good place to visit!! Everybody was so warm and friendly!!
- Jul. 30, 2024
Very courteous, friendly and Dr. Penny was very professional and thorough. Highly recommend
- Jul. 30, 2024
Great staff, kind and patient people all around. Dr Penny was punctual with the appointment time and... displayed a real desire to get my vision back to 20/20. I wish all the Dr appointments we have to have were this pleasant.
- Jul. 17, 2024
All good.
- May. 29, 2024
The diagnostic tests and supportive treatment for eye care at the Springfield Shawnee office was top... notch and totally acceptable for me.
- May. 12, 2024
Comfortable setting, patient , friendly staff. Small issue with my glasses resolved in just a few mi... nutes with staff doing some adjustments
- Apr. 23, 2024
The whole process from scheduling, to the exam and checkout is very efficient. The entire staff seem... s competent and are all very friendly.
- Apr. 21, 2024
Every single time I go here I leave feeling happy as everyone is so helpful and wants to be sure you... have what you need to be your best self. I would recommend this place over any other place due to the positive energy and kindness they always have when I’m there. Thank you!
- Apr. 18, 2024
Excellent Service
- Feb. 27, 2024
I went to another company & after several attempts to correct my vision at 2 different locations, th... ey finally admitted they they didn't know how to do it. Dr. Penny immediately recognized the problem & addressed it appropriately.
- Dec. 04, 2023
Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Never have a long wait time and the office is always nice and cl... ean.
- Nov. 10, 2023
Courteous, Professional and prompt! Best eye exam I have ever had.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams in Springfield Commons

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Aetna

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