Comprehensive Eye Exams in Jefferson City

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Jefferson City

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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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City

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Hours
  • Monday 7:15 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 7:15 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:15 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
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  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 19, 2023
Always a great experience!
- Nov. 08, 2023
Dr. Zahn was fantastic! Very thorough and easy to talk to about any issues I was having with my eyes... . The staff was inviting as well! I will definitely continue to go to Eyes on Missouri and recommend to any of my friends/ family!
- Nov. 03, 2023
Always a great experience with Dr. Shan! He is professional, courteous, and wicked smart. Always fun... to get my eyes checked bc the conversation always makes me smarter!! Would def recommend for your eyesight needs.
- Oct. 31, 2023
So thankful and Happy. I was having an eye issue and they were very quick to get me in before the we... ekend so I didn’t have to spend the weekend miserable. The issue was fixed in less then 24hrs like I was told and they have always taken great care of my eyes. Friendly staff and friendly doctors, definitely there for the patients.
- Oct. 25, 2023
Professional staff. Dr. Zahn too his time in explaining everything to me and answering my questions.... He was not rushed in his time and I appreciate that.
- Oct. 08, 2023
Love the team at that location!
- Sep. 19, 2023
Great service, very friendly, listened well and explained assessment thoroughly
- Sep. 16, 2023
Excellent service and very nice staff. It’s professional but laid back. Everyone working was polit... e and helpful. I loved it. Easy to find and lots of good parking which comes in handy on busy week days!
- Aug. 30, 2023
Like the staff, the service they provided and the selection of glasses they have. Meagan helped me ... get me glasses this time and Dr. Zahn is a very good eye doctor!
- Jul. 28, 2023
Wonderful experience!
- Jul. 28, 2023
They are not only professional but friendly as well. I went in nervous but left calm and informed of... everything they had done. They are great with kids to as my boys love going there.Definitely will be referring them to everyone i know.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Supreme quality eye care! Pro level friendly services from the moment you walk through the door! J... ulie started me with what I call "optic vitals" like reading eye charts, medical updates and the dreaded "puff" machine. Dr. Hedgepath is very thorough with your history, present situation and realistic future prognosis. Nikki helped me with selecting the very best from a great selection of glasses with a quick seven to ten day delivery. All the staff is friendly and supportive of our unique individual needs.
- Jul. 24, 2023
Dr. Zahn is a wonderful optometrist. I'm about to move and I'll miss two things in JC: my optometris... t, and my dentist. Dr. Zahn is patient and answered any question that came to mind. I also very much appreciate that he is still wearing a mask. It's so rare nowadays, even for something as close in proximity as an eye exam. Their new location on Missouri Blvd makes parking easier than at their old location. Highly recommend this practice.
- Jul. 17, 2023
Easy to find, good parking, thorough exam, and excellent staff.
- Jul. 16, 2023
Beautiful new office in a great easy location with plenty of parking! Dr. Zahn was very polite and w... ell spoken, very wise and knowledgeable as well as had great listening skills and a sense of humor! Definitely will be keeping my business here!
- Jul. 15, 2023
Amazing!
- Jul. 04, 2023
The doctor and staff is extremely friendly and listen when you talk.
- Jul. 02, 2023
Great friendly and helpful staff. Doctors are very thorough and have great patient manners.
- Jun. 23, 2023
Dr. Hedgepath is the best, she genuinely cares about your health. Everyone who works there is so kin... d, and their customer service is amazing. Love going here!
- Jun. 14, 2023
Very efficient, helpful and explanatory. Will recommend.

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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 Eyes On Missouri - Jefferson City for an eye exam today!


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