FAQs

Adults typically need an exam every 1–2 years, while children and seniors may require more frequent visits—especially if you wear contacts or have eye conditions. Regular exams can detect issues early.

You'll undergo vision tests, eye pressure checks, review of your medical history, and screenings for conditions like dry eye, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Expect a typical adult exam to last 30–60 minutes—though it can be longer if additional tests or treatments are needed.

Look out for blurry vision, persistent red or dry eyes, difficulty with glare, and eye pain. Red flags include double vision or loss of peripheral vision.

Yes—many exams now include dry eye screenings, such as slit lamp evaluations and tear production tests (e.g., Schirmer’s test) .

It’s a common condition where tears don't lubricate the eye properly—due to insufficient tear quantity or poor tear quality—causing burning, redness, irritation, and blurred vision.

Common causes include evaporative issues (blocked meibomian glands), aqueous deficiency, prolonged screen time, allergies, medications, and the arid Inland Empire climate.

Our doctors may use:

• Slit lamp examination

• Schirmer’s test (paper strip)

• Tear imaging or osmolarity testing

• Artificial tears or prescription drops to lubricate and reduce inflammation

• Warm compresses and eyelid hygiene for meibomian gland function

• Punctal plugs to conserve tears

Yes—at Visionaire Optometry Spa, we offer advanced therapies such as:

• IPL (OptiLight / Lumecca‑I) to reduce inflammation and unblock glands

• Thermal pulsation or radiofrequency (Forma‑I, TearCare, MiBo ThermoFlo) to stimulate gland function

• BlephEx eyelid cleansing to remove debris and mites