Comprehensive eye exams involve thorough, in-depth assessments of your ocular health and visual acuity to identify the early signs of eye disease.

Undergoing regular eye exams is the most effective way to catch eye conditions at an early enough stage to maximize your chances of treatment and recovery.

Especially in today’s world of computers, TVs and tons of visual information - it is vital that you go through a routine eye exam at least once a year to eliminate long term vision problems or diseases.

A comprehensive eye exam is an integral part of your preventive eye care. Dr. Tan can keep up to date with your eye health and ensure your eyes are healthy and functioning correctly.

Taking your child for a comprehensive eye exam at an early age, and maintaining regularly scheduled eye care checkups as they are growing up, is the best way to ensure that your child’s vision development reaches its full potential and to make certain that your child acquires the visual skills needed to fully participate in all activities.

Depending upon the findings of your child’s eye exam visit, eyeglasses, vision therapy, or additional procedures may be recommended.

Whether you’re interested in trying contact lenses for the first time or have been wearing them for years, we offer experienced care.

Dr. Tan fits various kinds of contact lenses based on each individual’s unique vision problems. We offer the broadest possible choice of contacts available, including the industry’s most recent proven innovations.

Our eyes are vulnerable to a variety of diseases. Some of these are acute in nature, while others develop as chronic, sight-stealing conditions. The good news is that you can watch out for these diseases and manage chronic problems before they effect your vision.

Here at PerFit vision, we provide ongoing eye disease detection and management to help you keep seeing your world as clearly and completely as possible.

Common Eye Diseases:

Some eye diseases, including medical conditions such as pinkeye, can be the result of acute bacterial or viral infections that usually resolve themselves without causing lasting damage. The most worrying conditions are those that sneak up on you and gradually destroy the structures of your eyes, producing irreversible vision loss. These conditions include:

Glaucoma - Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerves that send visual data to the brain are damaged. The usual culprit is high pressure inside due to poor fluid drainage. Symptoms, which may take years to develop, begin with peripheral vision loss, followed by total vision loss.

Cataracts - Cataracts commonly occur as you age, although diabetes, drugs, and excessive UV exposure may contribute. The lens of the eye becomes increasingly opaque, leading to blurred vision, loss of contrast, color distortion, eventual blindness.

Macular degeneration - Another age-related condition leads to blank spots or distortions in your central field of vision. This condition can eventually make you legally blind.

Diabetic retinopathy - Uncontrolled diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the retina, causing blood leakage that diminishes your vision.

The first step in eye disease management is early detection. Our optometry team can administer regular exams to catch the first signs of chronic eye disease. If we identify a problem, we will take immediate action to help you control it. In many cases, you may need to implement lifestyle changes such as a healthier diet, smoking cessation, or UV protection. Diabetics will often need to be more vigilant on managing their blood sugar. Medications can control most cases of macular degeneration and glaucoma, while corrective lenses can compensate for early-stage cataracts. If you need specialized care, we can refer you to the proper practitioner.

Many patients with vision problems embrace the idea of enjoying vision correction without having to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Not all of these patients, however, are good candidates for PRK or Lasik surgery. Some of our patients simply don't like the idea of any kind of surgery, or they want a reversible procedure. Orthokeratology may be an ideal choice for these individuals.

Ortho –K /Overnight Vision Correction has been shown to slow the progression of children’s and adult’s nearsightedness. Custom-fitted, gentle vision shaping contact lenses are worn while you sleep to temporarily reshape the cornea to improve vision during the day. You will be able to see clearly without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Studies show that the progression of myopia is also slowed with Ortho-K therapy. With Ortho-K you can enjoy all of the activities they love without having to worry about eyewear. No more broken or lost glasses, no more contact lens care and no surgery.

Orthokeratology is also great for children and in fact works better for children. Kids that use orthokeratology have shown improvement in their vision, and in some cases have shown a slow in their progression of myopia, thus they won't inherit their parent's prescription of myopia. While there is no way to predict the effect on each individual child, ortho-k has seen great results as a whole. Plus, if your child wears the lenses at night they are less likely to break expensive eyewear during the day when they play sports or other activities.

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can increase your risk of many health conditions, including those related to the eye.

At PerFit Vision, Dr. Tan provides diabetic eye exams to monitor eye health for those with diabetes as well as comprehensive care to minimize damage and vision changes. While it directly influences the levels of sugar in your blood, it indirectly influences your entire body. It is especially important for diabetics to have regular eye exams due to risks of diabetic retinopathy, which is a complication that can even lead - if untreated - to complete loss of sight.

Diabetic retinopathy is more likely to occur with diabetics with Type 2 diabetes, but it is possible to develop in other forms as well. A very thorough check of the external and internal parts of the eye are done to determine if the diabetes have affected any part of the eye or vision. Diabetes can cause fluctuations in vision, bleeding in the back of the eye and even potential blindness if not treated in time. If you have diabetes, it’s critical to stay on top of your optic health. And regular exams prevent serious visual deterioration before it starts.

During these special exams, we place extra emphasis on early detection, carefully searching for any signs of damage that might go unnoticed. (This attention to detail is absolutely crucial, as sometimes diabetes can cause visual harm without exhibiting any warning signs or symptoms.)

When corrective eye surgery is performed on the right patient at the right time, the results can be life-altering.

Dr. Tan provides consultations regarding LASIK and cataract surgery. She will evaluate your daily activities to determine the visual challenges you’re facing, and then use this information to create an individualized plan for optic improvement.

And should surgery be a viable option for you, we’ll give you detailed advice on how best to proceed.

Dry Eye affects people of all ages.

Symptoms of dry eye include all or some of the following:

• Dry sensation

• Scratchy, gritty feeling

• Burning or stinging

• Itching

• Fluctuating or blurry vision

• Excess tearing (watery eyes)

• Mucous discharge

• Irritation from wind or smoke

• Redness

• Tired eyes

• Light sensitivity

• Contact lens discomfort

• Lid infections

• Eyelids stuck together upon awakening

  Many factors such as your home and working environment, digital device usage, hormones, auto-immune disease, diet, medications, and laser surgery (LASIK/PRK) can exacerbate dry eye symptoms.

• Some of the treatments that are used to treat dry eye include:

• Over-the-counter eye drops/lubricants

• warm compresses

• Lid hygiene

• Prescription eye drops (restasis, xiidra)

• Punctal plugs

• Moisture chamber goggles

• Blinking exercises

• Omega 3 supplements

• Meibomian gland expression

• Lipiflow for MGD

• IPL (intense pulse light) for MGD

• If you think you suffer from Dry Eye Syndrome, please schedule a dry eye evaluation with Dr. Tan determine which treatment is best for you.