About Our Eye Care Services
Merita Health's optometry department provides detailed eye examinations and quality prescription glasses at discounted prices, improving both vision and quality of life for all age groups. Our comprehensive eye care services detect vision problems and eye diseases early.
Comprehensive Eye Examination
- Visual Acuity Test: Measures sharpness of vision
- Refraction Assessment: Determines prescription for glasses
- Eye Pressure Test: Screens for glaucoma
- Retinal Examination: Checks back of eye health
- Color Vision Test: Detects color blindness
- Depth Perception Test: Evaluates 3D vision
Who Should Get Regular Eye Exams?
We recommend regular eye examinations for:
- Children before starting school
- Adults with vision problems
- People over 40 years old
- Individuals with diabetes
- Those with family history of eye diseases
- Contact lens wearers
- Computer users with eye strain
Recommended Examination Frequency
| Age Group |
Recommended Frequency |
Special Considerations |
| 0-5 years |
At 6 months, 3 years, before school |
Early detection of amblyopia |
| 6-18 years |
Every 2 years |
Myopia progression monitoring |
| 19-40 years |
Every 2-3 years |
Contact lens wearers annually |
| 40-60 years |
Every 2 years |
Presbyopia onset |
| 60+ years |
Annual |
Age-related eye diseases |
Discounted Glasses Services
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Prescription determination
- Frame selection from wide variety
- Lens type consultation (single vision, bifocal, progressive)
- Lens coating options (anti-glare, UV protection, scratch-resistant)
- Professional fitting and adjustments
- Follow-up appointments as needed
Benefits of Regular Eye Care
- Early detection of eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration)
- Improved academic performance in children
- Reduced eye strain and headaches
- Better quality of life and independence
- Detection of systemic health issues (diabetes, hypertension)
- Prevention of vision loss
