Comprehensive Eye Exams in Dayton

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Dayton

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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 Dayton 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.


Comprehensive Eye Exams in Dayton

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Hours
  • Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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  • Medicare
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  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 23, 2023
Im so glad i changed eye drs. I was going to My Eye Dr in austin landing, and i learned that the con... tacts they gave me were wrong, and i had eye issues i didnt know about. Dr. Hardin and her staff are so nice, and very detailed. I would highly recommend them.
- Nov. 12, 2023
Dr. Hardin is passionate about her job and I actually look forward to eye exams. Her entire staff at... Shawnee Optical is excellent.
- Nov. 05, 2023
Dr. Hardin is the best eye doctor I've seen. She takes her time with exams and thoroughly explains h... er findings. She is kind and you can tell she really cares about her patients. Her staff are a joy to enteract with also. They are all friendly and helpful. You can tell they enjoy their jobs. Would highly recommend Shawnee Optical!
- Oct. 28, 2023
Super sweet staff. Had a lovely time.
- Oct. 01, 2023
Doctor very thorough during examination. Staff helpful and friendly.
- Sep. 22, 2023
Everything I would want and expect in a business!
- Sep. 11, 2023
5 star service from Dr Hardin and staff. All are very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and thoro... ugh. I highly recommend ⭐️
- Sep. 06, 2023
Excellent service
- Sep. 03, 2023
By far the best place to receive 5star service in a clean friendly environment. I absolutely recomme... nd this place for families with or without children.
- Aug. 11, 2023
The team at Shawnee Optical was welcoming and efficient the moment I walked in the door. Dr. Hardin ... offered in-depth explanations of my eyes that no other optometrist has ever bothered to provide and she was available to answer any additional questions I had. The team even went above and beyond to help me save money on my prescriptions which was a thoughtful and much appreciated gesture. Do yourself a favor and go see the team at Shawnee Optical.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Dr. Hardin quite literally saved my vision. She is amazing.
- Jun. 16, 2023
Dr Hardin and staff are the best!! Very knowledgeable, and make you feel like family. Dr Hardin kno... ws her stuff!!! And throughly explains her findings.
- May. 29, 2023
Fantastic staff and a super sweet doctor.
- Apr. 25, 2023
Great experience! Everyone was pleasant and helpful!
- Jan. 11, 2023
Dr. Hardin is wonderful! The almost didn't return to this office because the optometrist last year w... as not very good. I had an eye problem recently so I went in as a walk in. Dr. Hardin saw me that night and was able to start medications. It was holiday time and she made sure we were able to stay in contact to ensure my eye did not get worse. My eye improved but got worse again and she promptly referred me to an ophthalmologist. We are working through ruling out the cause. Without Dr. Hardin's care and referral I am not sure I would be at this point in my care. I also have to say the staff was also very caring, addressed me by name at my rechecks and wished me well on my continued care. Thank you to all at Shawnee Optical!
- Nov. 10, 2022
Dr Hardin is the reason to go there. Very knowledgeable and caring.
- Aug. 16, 2022
Very friendly and professional staff.
- Aug. 11, 2022
Dr. Hardin was incredible. Very attentive and explained things in detail when I asked questions. She... found that my vision had been over corrected at my previous doctor and was able to get me the right prescription!
- Jun. 14, 2022
Dr Hardin is the TRUTH!!!!!! she is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything she's doi... ng. I've followed her wherever she goes. I had to put out an APB when she left Clarkson, because I trust her expertise. This was my first visit at Shawnee Optical and I was very impressed with all of the technicians. Charmaine was very kind, patient and knows her stuff.all of the ladies are people friendly and make you feel welcomed.
- May. 04, 2022
Dr. Hardin is awesome! She is very knowledgeable and thorough & the staff are absolutely AMAZING!!!

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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 - Dayton for an eye exam today!


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