Comprehensive Eye Exams in Maitland

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Maitland

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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 Maitland 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?

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 Lake Howell Eye Associates for an eye exam today!


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- Apr. 01, 2025
I Highly recommend Lake Howell Eye Associates. Always a pleasant experience when visiting for my app... ointments.
- Mar. 31, 2025
Staff is extremely patient, helpful, and accommodating!
- Mar. 25, 2025
Caring and compassionate staff who were able to help me with an emergency just before closing time. ... Other places were closed or would send you through a never ending voice prompt system, Lake Howell Eye Associates have an actual human to answer the phone and were able to see me right away which saved me from a night of agony or an expensive trip to the ER. THANK YOU!!
- Mar. 19, 2025
Amazing. Dr. Charnell is incredible. He takes his time and explains everything in detail. Our famil... y have been going to him for 10 years now and at Lake Howell Eye associates they treats us like family. Highly recommend.
- Mar. 16, 2025
I have already recommended them to several friends because of their friendliness, helpfulness, and s... election of glasses. I'm glad I switched!
- Mar. 15, 2025
Nice clean facility. Nice dr who took time with me to get my contact script right. Always been a cha... llenge for me. Nice selection of glasses and sunglasses.
- Mar. 10, 2025
I come all the way from North Carolina to see Dr Charnell . He has incredible skill.i am seeing almo... st 20/20 with kertaconus, something i never thought possible. No other Dr has been able to fit me so well in lenses.. Hettie at the front desk is the sweetest person. Very helpful, warm and friendly. won't go anywhere else!
- Feb. 06, 2025
Dr. Charnell is excellent. He's friendly, thorough, professional and always has a smile on his face.... Office wait is always less than 5 minutes if any. Staff is also very friendly and great
- Jan. 29, 2025
Totally friendly, ourteous, efficient. Explained every procedure. Made suggestions. Not pushy. W... ould recommend to everyone.
- Jan. 18, 2025
Great facility. Friendly and professional staff.
- Jan. 10, 2025
Staff were very professional, answered any question I had. Was in and out quickly
- Jan. 07, 2025
Great office and staff! ♥️
- Jan. 03, 2025
Great care! My new eye doctor and care team!
- Jan. 02, 2025
Cordial, professional and timely experience as always. Looking forward to getting my new glasses!
- Dec. 19, 2024
Highlyrecommend! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable from th... e moment I walked in. The doctor was outstanding, demonstrating a deep knowledge of my concerns and taking the time to thoroughly explain each step of the process. I truly appreciated their attentiveness and the way they listened to my questions, ensuring I felt informed and cared for throughout my visit. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!
- Dec. 19, 2024
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- Dec. 16, 2024
In a world where personal touch and the concierge feel is becoming less and less common, it’s nice... to still find at LHEA. I highly recommend them to care deeply for your eyes! A+++
- Dec. 09, 2024
As always, a great experience. Everyone so efficient and friendly. Quality healthcare!
- Dec. 04, 2024
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- Nov. 26, 2024
Love ❤️ Lake Howell Eye Associates! I've been going here for what seems like 30 yrs, but really ... only 11 years! They are local, offer everything and are the BEST!

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Comprehensive Eye Exams in Maitland

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  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Medicare
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  • Cigna
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  • Humana
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • Aetna
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  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
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  • Vision Care Direct
  • United Health Care Community Plan
  • Multiplan

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