Eye Exams - Dr. Bryan Friedmann

Complete Eye Exams in Victoria BC

Dr. Bryan Friedmann is committed to helping patients prevent and control a wide range of diseases and disorders that affect the visual system. A comprehensive eye exam in our office can be likened to a physical for the eye because it looks at the entire eye and visual system. It can detect eye diseases and disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachments and macular degeneration, as well as other systemic health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. At the end of the exam you will be given your current eyeglass prescription.

Dr. Friedmann will conduct a complete eye exam of the health and function of your eyes. If a problem is detected, the condition will be thoroughly explained, and all treatment options will be reviewed in detail.

Our optometry clinic offers treatment for a wide range of eye conditions. Areas of speciality include:

The diagnosis of eye diseases like cataract, corneal, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, vascular supply, diabetes, etc.
Diagnosis and treatment for dry eyes
Treatment for eyelid problems: Rosacea, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction.
Eye tests for motor vehicle and work related applications for police, fire, and military.
Refractive and cataract pre-and post-operative surgery management and care
Co-management of retinal disease and glaucoma

Eye Exam Fees

Since our clinic has not retail association, we are unable to offset the true cost of eye exams through the sale of eyewear or pharmaceutical products. As of September 1, 2023 our exam fees are as follows:

Comprehensive Adult Exam (19-64 years of age): $210
Comprehensive Senior (65 plus years of age): $165
Comprehensive Child (newborn to 9 years of age): Fully covered by the BC Medical Services Plan
Comprehensive Child (10-14 years of age): $90
Comprehensive Child (15-18 years of age): $152
Mobile Optometry Exam (for housebound patients): $345

Extended Health Insurance (EHI): Our office is able to direct bill your private health plan. Please contact your insurance company prior to your exam to verify coverage and eligibility for date of service.

We will never deny optometric care to patients due to financial hardship. If this applies to you, please contact Lesley to discuss further.

Full Optometric Exam

A full adult eye examination provided by Dr. Bryan Friedmann may include, but is not limited to, the following tests (an individual patient’s presenting signs and symptoms, along with the professional judgment of the Dr. Bryan Friedmann, may significantly influence the testing done):

A case history including past and present vision and medical issues, as well as a detailed family history.
An analysis of the patient’s visual needs at home, work, school and play. In some instances, this may necessitate questions about the patient’s school/work environment and recreational activities, in order to accurately determine the patient’s visual demands.

Diagnostic Imaging:

Retinal imaging with OCT for disease detection of the retina and optic nerve, and to monitor high risk medications
Fundus camera to show blood vessel defects, changes, deposits, scars, degeneration, inflammation, pigmentation

Diagnostic Testing:

Wavefront Aberrometry to most accurately measure the refractive error
Refraction and simulation for day and night vision
Corneal topography for disease/damage, laser surgery suitability and contact lens
Higher order blur simulation when glasses/contacts/surgery do not provide best vision
Cataract opacity and screening
Eye pressure and corneal thickness (pachymetry) for glaucoma and laser surgery
Muscle function/balance
Colour vision
Depth perception
Visual field testing for glaucoma, neurological/stroke, driving
Dry eyes

Measurement of the visual acuity of each eye, individually and together, both with and without corrective lenses at distance and near.
Diagnosis of the refractive status or prescription (focusing power of the eye) based on a combination of objective (measurements) and subjective (patient responses to questions) techniques.
Binocular vision assessment (ability to see using both eyes together), as it relates to eye coordination, depth perception, and eye movements, or in some cases, eye-hand coordination.
Colour vision evaluation.
Assessment of the health of the eye itself both inside and outside using a biomicroscope, ophthalmoscope and a dilated eye examination when indicated.
A neurological assessment of the visual system including a review of the pupil reactions, ocular motility, and an assessment of the peripheral vision.
Additional testing may be needed based on the results of the previous tests to confirm or rule out possible problems, to clarify uncertain findings, or to provide a more in depth assessment.
All the test results are used in the final analysis to determine the appropriate prescription for eyeglass lenses to treat refractive and visual problems, to develop a program of eye training exercises, or to recommend medical or surgical treatment.
Recommendations for future eye care can be made based on the history of eye health and the results of the examination.
The final analysis of the eye exam includes a review of findings and choices (traditional and/or alternative), and communication with other medical and allied health professionals.
You will also be provided with an eyeglass prescription and a prescription for any pharmaceutical medications you may need.

What should I bring to my eye exam?

Your current glasses.
A list of any medications you may be taking at this time.
You may be dilated, so we ask that you bring sunglasses/hat and/or a driver.

Notice to Contact Lens Wearers

At the end of your eye exam, Dr. Friedmann will provide you with an eye glass prescription only, which is the measure of your eye power (sphere, cylinder, axis and add power) at the time of your exam.

If you wish to purchase contact lenses, please take this prescription to any licensed contact lens dispenser. At this time, the qualified contact lens fitter will take the prescription you got from Dr. Friedmann and further specify what product or brand of contact lenses to use, its base curve and its radius, thus creating a contact lens prescription.

Thereafter, patients are usually fitted with trial contact lenses, taught how to safely insert them and counselled in the proper care and health risks associated with contact lens use. Patients will also be asked to return regularly for health checks relating to contact lens use.

Typically, a dispensing fee is charged by the fitter for this service. Please note that you do not have to have another optometric exam to generate a contact lens prescription

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Hillside Eye Clinic

201-1581 Hillside Ave
Victoria, BC V8T2C1

Open Monday to Friday 9-5
Closed weekends and statutory holidays

Phone: 250-595-1157 Fax: 778-265-9038

Email: info@drfriedmann.ca