Complete eye exam
A full eye exam in one visit: visual acuity, refraction, eye pressure, dilated retina exam, and precision imaging. You leave with a clear diagnosis.
Dr. Emmanuel Bolaños Betancourt: ophthalmic surgeon with subspecialty training in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and Cataract Microsurgery. I practice at Hospital Aranda de la Parra Puerto Interior (20 minutes from León) and at Oftalmo-Visión Clínica Oftalmológica in downtown Silao. Board certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología since 2013, member 3045. More than 15 years in clinical practice, 292 combined Google reviews with a 4.9 average.
A thorough, precise, personalized eye exam, even if you see well
What is a complete eye exam?
A complete eye exam is much more than a test to update your glasses prescription. It is a thorough review of your eyes: their structure, their visual function, and their overall health.
This kind of exam does not just catch problems like nearsightedness or astigmatism. It can also catch silent diseases like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, or even neurological changes that show up in your vision.
I run this exam personally, in my office, with high precision equipment and no rush.
Who should get a complete eye exam?
This kind of exam is useful for:
- People who wear glasses and want to check their prescription
- Patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other systemic conditions
- Children and teenagers with suspected vision problems
- Older adults (monitoring cataracts, macular degeneration, and so on)
- People with a family history of eye disease
- Patients who feel fine but want to confirm their eyes are healthy
What does a complete eye exam include?
In my office I run a full evaluation, which can include:
1. Visual acuity
- Measuring distance and near vision
- With and without correction (glasses or contact lenses)
2. Refraction (prescription)
- Precise evaluation of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia
3. Intraocular pressure
- Screening for glaucoma or other conditions of elevated eye pressure
4. Slit lamp exam
- Detailed exam of the eyelids, cornea, iris, lens, and anterior chamber
5. Fundus exam
- Direct look at the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels
- With or without dilation, depending on the case
6. Additional studies as needed:
- Corneal topography and tomography (keratoconus, refractive surgery)
- Pachymetry: corneal thickness measurement
- Aberrometry: optical quality of the eye
- OCT (retina and macula imaging)
- Angiography (for vascular disease such as diabetic retinopathy)
How often should I get a complete eye exam?
In general, I recommend:
Once a year if you have a medical condition or wear glasses
Every 2 years if you have no symptoms or family history
Every 6 months if you already have an eye condition under follow up
The right frequency depends on your situation, and I will explain why and when to come back at your visit.
What is the difference between a quick exam and a complete evaluation?
Many places only measure your prescription and skip the internal structures of the eye. My evaluation includes:
- Time to talk through your symptoms or questions
- Visual and structural exams with modern equipment
- A full diagnosis, not just a lens prescription
- Clear explanations and personalized follow up
Here I look at more than how you see. I look at how your eyes are doing on the inside.
Do I see patients who travel from other cities or countries?
Yes. I see patients from all over Mexico, as well as from the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
My office is inside Hospital Aranda de la Parra Puerto Interior, 20 minutes from León and minutes from Bajío International Airport (BJX). This location works well if you need a full evaluation in one place, without moving between locations for each study.
I am fluent in English, so I can see you with total clarity no matter your language.
Schedule your complete eye exam
If you have visual symptoms, a family history, a systemic condition, or you simply want to take care of your eye health preventively, schedule a consultation with me.
Last updated: · Reviewed by Dr. Emmanuel Bolaños, ophthalmic surgeon (Mexican Board of Ophthalmology, member 3045).
Want me to look at your case?
Send me a WhatsApp with the reason for your visit. I will tell you whether an evaluation makes sense and which of my two offices to come to, before you make the trip. The whole visit can be in English.