Your eyes take in more information than any other sense, so keeping them healthy takes more than a quick read of a chart. At Innovative Eye Care, we believe in proactive eye care, not just reactive fixes. That's why our comprehensive eye exam in Dilworth, Charlotte, near Uptown, South Park and Myers Park goes beyond checking or updating your glasses or contact lens prescription. We perform a holistic evaluation of your inner and outer eye health to catch potential issues early and give you a personalized roadmap for clear, comfortable vision.
Eye exams can catch early signs of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, and certain cancers, sometimes before you notice any symptoms. Our friendly and experienced optometrists in Charlotte, Dr. Mumford, Dr. Kenning, and Dr. Krisa, use advanced imaging, including the Optomap Daytona retinal scan, to examine the inside of your eyes, often without dilation. We see patients of every age, from toddlers having their first eye exams to grandparents managing ongoing eye conditions.
Every exam takes place in our warm, home-like office, where we take time to explain what we find and what it means. You won't just leave with a printout—you’ll leave with clear answers about your ocular well-being and a personalized plan to prevent vision loss.
What's Included in a Comprehensive Eye Exam?
Our comprehensive eye exams include an eye health check where experienced eye doctors in Charlotte will ensure your eyes are healthy and happy.
Visual Acuity Test
The familiar part of the exam: reading letters off our digital eye chart as they shrink, row by row, until you reach the smallest line you can see clearly.
Refraction
We determine your exact eyeglass or contact lens prescription (if you need one) by testing how light focuses when it enters your eye, using a series of lens comparisons.
Retinal Imaging
Using the Optomap Daytona scanner, we capture a detailed image of your retina without dilating your eyes. We use this to check for glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and systemic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Eye Health & Coordination Exam
We screen for conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and signs of systemic conditions that often show up in the eyes first. We also test how well your eyes team together, focus, and move as a pair, ensuring comfortable, strain-free vision during long workdays, screen time, and driving.
What Sets an Eye Exam at Innovative Eye Care Apart?
Most eye exams are handled the same way at every practice. Ours differs in a few concrete ways:
- In-Chair Imaging & Screen Sharing: High-resolution cameras at every exam station allow our optometrists to share real-time visual images of your eye health, so you can see exactly what we see.
- Modern Diagnostic Equipment: Every exam uses our advanced imaging technology to streamline your visit. We use digital eye charts and the Optomap Daytona retinal scan instead of standard dilation, so you're not stuck with blurry vision and light sensitivity for the rest of your day.
- Specialized Diagnostic Capabilities: Beyond primary eye exams, our equipment allows us to custom-fit specialty contact lenses (such as scleral lenses for hard-to-fit eyes), manage pediatric myopia, and deliver targeted dry eye therapies.
- Paperless Efficiency: Our office runs on a fully electronic medical record system, so your medical history, imaging, and prescriptions are stored directly in our paperless database, keeping your information on hand at every visit. Whether you're back for a routine exam or a same-day concern, you enjoy a seamless experience from check-in to check-out without dealing with endless clipboards or redundant paperwork.
Why Patients Choose Us
A Home-Like, Boutique Atmosphere
Forget stuffy, clinical waiting rooms. We’ve designed our practice to feel like a comfortable home or an upscale local boutique. Enjoy relaxed background music, an open, welcoming layout, and a fresh cup of coffee while you browse.
Dedicated, White-Glove Care
We treat our patients like family, and we're happy to see your whole family in one visit. Our team takes the time to listen to your visual concerns and understand your daily screen habits, lifestyle, and risk factors to build custom care plans tailored specifically to you.
Convenient Dilworth Location
Located in the heart of Dilworth, our office is central to Myers Park, Uptown, South End, and SouthPark. Whether you live down the street or commute across Charlotte along I-77 or I-485, getting here is effortless.
Designer Eyewear & Specialty Optics Expertise
We fit contact lenses other providers refer out, including scleral lenses, keratoconus management, and myopia control for kids, in addition to standard vision correction. Beyond routine exams, our optical boutique offers hand-selected designer frames, custom eyewear styling, and advanced contact lens consultations.
Protect Your Vision with an Eye Exam in Charlotte, NC
Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Schedule your exam online today to protect your vision and maintain optimal eye health. Remember, catching problems early is how you keep your vision sharp for years to come.
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Our Patients Love Us
From the moment I walked in, every interaction—from the front desk staff to the technician to Dr. Kenning—was warm, professional, and thorough. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, yet everything was handled with precision and care.
My annual eye exam included all the standard tests I’ve had in the past, plus a few new assessments I hadn’t experienced before. What really stood out was the level of thoroughness, individual care, & communication: Dr. Kenning is even coordinating with another one of my physicians regarding a specific issue, which is a level of care I never received from my previous provider.
I’m extremely satisfied and would highly recommend Innovative Eye Care to anyone looking for top-notch service from a locally owned practice that truly goes above and beyond.
