Mary Washington Eye Care Center

Our Passion is Your Vision!

Mary Washington Eye Care Center is a member of the Mary Washington Healthcare family, and is backed by the full support and expertise of a company who has served this community for over 125 years. In addition, our surgical services are performed at the Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center (FASC). FASC has been recognized nationally for their commitment to quality and exceptional patient satisfaction.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations

A comprehensive eye exam will evaluate not only how well you see, but also identify potential eye diseases. Some eye diseases, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, can result in serious vision loss if not detected and treated early. Often patients with these diseases don´t experience any visual symptoms before vision loss occurs.

Annual eye exams are recommended for all patients of all ages.

What to expect at your eye exam:

Your eye doctor will most likely dilate the pupils of your eyes, in order to better see the retina at the back of your eye. You may want to consider making transportation arrangements, as your vision may be blurry for a few hours after dilating.

Your exam may include a:

• Visual acuity or refraction test to determine the degree to which you may be nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism.
• Muscle function test to check the movement of your eyes in each direction and at specified angles. This test will identify any muscle weakness or involuntary eye movement.
• Binocular vision skills assessment to ensure that your eyes work together properly as a team. This is important for proper depth perception, eye muscle coordination and the ability to change focus from near to far objects.
• Visual field test to measure your peripheral vision, the width of the area you can see when you’re looking straight ahead. This test may also detect diseases of the eyes or neurological disorders.
• Eye pressure test. Your doctor may administer one or more tests to evaluate your intra-ocular pressure. High intra-ocular pressure may be a sign of glaucoma.
• Color vision screening to see if you perceive colors properly.
• Eye health assessment using an ophthalmoscope. This tool allows the doctor to evaluate your pupil responses, optic nerve, retina, cornea and lens.

Treatment options, if necessary will be presented at the conclusion of your examination.

To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, you can call our office at 540.741.2733.

On-site Optical Shop

Upon entering our facility, you’ll be captivated by our selection of frames, sunglasses and other specialty eyewear. We carry frames from designers like Tiffany & Co., Coach, Michael Kors and more. Our experienced opticians are available to personally help you determine the right frames that fit your face and your lifestyle.

Our physicians and staff are committed to providing the best possible eye care. Our hours make it easy to schedule an appointment quickly and at the time that works best for you and your family.