Vision Care

An important part of maintaining good health is maintaining good eye health. If you’re an adult, that means a yearly check up with an optometrist or ophthalmologist to check for changes in vision acuity, to keep prescriptions current, and to examine for early signs of disease. A yearly check up for children is essential because good vision plays such a key role in a child’s success in school and overall development.

Many eye diseases that can lead to permanent vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, show no early warning signs, but can be readily detected during a routine examination. If you wear glasses or contacts, it’s important to see one of our doctors to keep prescriptions current and vision at its best.

Your doctor at Bowden Eye Associates will perform a wide variety of tests to check the health of your eyes and look for early warning signs of disease. Some are simple, such as having you read an eye chart; others are more complex, such as using a high-powered lens to check the condition of the cornea. None are painful or even remotely uncomfortable.

For ten years, the doctors of Bowden Eye Associates have been dedicated to helping the people of Jacksonville and Orange Park to maintain the highest possible quality of life by protecting and preserving their treasured gift of sight.

Diseases & Conditions

Cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, detached retina, thinning cornea, and Dry Eye Syndrome: there are many diseases, disorders and age related changes that can affect your vision. Checking for and managing them are part of every comprehensive examination. Your Bowden Eye physician will discuss any findings with you and possible treatment options at the conclusion of your exam. They may prescribe corrective lenses, medications, or even surgery. Of course, if your vision is fine, they’ll only recommend continuing with yearly eye exams.

Your Examination

          • During your yearly, comprehensive eye exam we’ll check:
          • To determine if you need corrective lenses, laser LASIK vision correction or another procedure to correct your vision.
          • For early signs of glaucoma by testing the intraocular pressure of your eyes.
          • For damage to the retina, such as tears, detachment or macular degeneration, that might affect your vision.
          • To see if cataracts are forming over the lenses of your eyes.
          • The moisture level of your eye to ensure you are not prone to Dry Eye Syndrome.

After your exam, your optometrist will be happy to discuss the results of your exam, talk over any issues or concerns you may have and answer questions about available treatments. Should you need contacts or glasses, your optometrist will discuss what will work best with your lifestyle needs. We have three optical shops that offer a wide selection of frames for glasses, including many name brands and a variety of disposable and specialty contact lenses.

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Preserve and protect your gift of sight. To schedule a consultation with a physician at Bowden Eye Associates, click here or contact one of our offices in Jacksonville and Orange Park at (904) 296-0098.

Common Questions About Routine Eye Care

We’ve listed the most frequently asked questions and answers about routine eye care as a convenient resource for you. We hope you’ll find them helpful and informative. To answer any questions you may not find here, please call (904)296-0098 to speak with a Bowden Eye Counselor or contact us online.