Comprehensive Eye Exams in Tucson

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Tucson

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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 Tucson 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 Tucson

Our optometry practice in Tucson

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Hours
  • 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 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 13, 2023
Great doctor and friendly staff. Great prices even without insurance.
- Nov. 12, 2023
This review is long overdue, but I must praise Nadia and Myranda for their excellent, above and beyo... nd, assistance in finding me affordable and gorgeous glasses. Amazing service! Highly, highly recommend! Thanks ladies!
- Oct. 28, 2023
For starters, the store was very clean and well organized. I don’t know if I can point out just o... ne employee to give credit to because everyone was so helpful and took the time to explain my lenses to me and help me pick out the best pair for my job (I work in Construction). I will, definitely be coming back for all my future needs. Highly recommend!!!
- Sep. 14, 2023
Always accommodating.
- May. 31, 2023
Dr. Peterson is amazing. She goes above and beyond to explain your vision and any issues she sees. I... have tried 3 places in town, this by far and above is the best on the Eastside! Best customer service and easy to schedule!
- May. 29, 2023
Alvernon Optical goes above and beyond for their customers! Staff are super helpful and actually car... e!
- Apr. 20, 2023
Friendly staff, promptly fixed an issue with my glasses.
- Mar. 27, 2023
Always helpful, plenty of styles to choose from
- Mar. 24, 2023
Got glasses that make me see better, that's what I went there for.
- Mar. 16, 2023
Alvernon Optical on Tanque Verde has friendly and knowledgeable staff and doctor.
- Jan. 22, 2023
Friendliness and knowledge of staff. Large amounts of frames to pick from.
- Nov. 15, 2022
Friendly staff, great customer experience, and high quality products!!! Service with a smile! Highly... recommend
- Sep. 19, 2022
Very good experience, all staff are polite, cheerful and engaging. The doctor performed all tests ne... eded to complete my eye exam and recommendations for reading glasses. I was given help and assistance choosing my frame and lens. All together a good experience
- Sep. 13, 2022
Great happy people thank you Great doctor and staff
- Aug. 08, 2022
I CAN SEE! 🥸 And the folks at Alvernon Optical are to thanks! I went in nervous hoping that it wo... uldn't be too overwhelming and they all made the entire process super relaxed and easy. I got my specs in less than a week and they feel and look great. From start to finish, it was a 10 out of 10!
- Aug. 04, 2022
Great, helpful and friendly staff. Their Optometrist is top-notch.
- Aug. 04, 2022
Normally getting new glasses is an awkward and difficult process as my prescription is fairly advanc... ed. Nadia took the time to get me the lenses that fit my needs and had such patience and skill adjusting the frames. She even caught a minor flaw and had it taken care of. Her attitude is fantastic. I will definitely be coming back for my next pair. Thank you, Nadia!
- Jun. 30, 2022
Could not have been more helpful.
- Jun. 18, 2022
Dr. Peterson was absolutely fantastic--professional, patient and personable--and answered all my que... stions. I'd highly recommend her!!! Alexis did my intake and retinal imaging and was very good.
- Jun. 07, 2022
I have been coming to this location for years, and the staff is excellent! I always leave satisfied.... I have worn glasses my whole life, and wanted to try contacts for the first time. I was very nervous going into my appointment but with the compassion and patience of the staff I was able to get through my exam and put it my order for contacts. 10/10 recommended this location for stress free eye appointments. Prices are very reasonable.

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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 Alvernon Optical - Tanque Verde for an eye exam today!


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