| Our clinic is a premium full service eye
care facility dedicated to involving you, the patient in a
lifelong program to preserve your gift of sight. Our new vision
care clinic is equipped with state of the art technology to
service Eye Examinations, Vision Therapy, Visual Perception
Testing, Visual Skills Evaluations, Contact Lens Fittings,
Digital Fundus Photography, Laser Surgery Co-Management, and
Dry Eye Therapy.
With the advancements of technology, Dr. Chris Schell can
accurately diagnose and document ocular disease and monitor
progression and response to therapy.
Eye examinations - Dr. Chris Schell provides
comprehensive eye examinations for seniors, adults and children.
Children under 20 and seniors over 65 are covered under OHIP
one time every 12 months. Adults 20-64 are not covered under
OHIP since a legislation change in 2004.
Adult and Senior Eye Exams Include:
Digital fundus photograph – a picture of the back surface
of the eye
Visual Acuity Test – testing sight
Binocular Visual Assessment - testing how the eyes work together
Check up on overall eye health - both front and back and may
include pupil dilation if required
Intra-ocular Pressure – assessing risk of glaucoma
Corneal Pachymetry – assessing risk of glaucoma
Refraction – determines the precise prescription
Final Diagnosis and Recommendations- based on individual needs
Children exams include:
Visual Acuity Test – testing sight
Depth perception test - measuring 3D vision
Colour Vision testing – to look for deficiencies
Binocular Visual Assessment- testing how the eyes work together
Check up on Overall Eye Health- front and back and may include
dilation if required
Refraction- determines precise prescription
Final diagnosis and Recommendations – based on individual
needs
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is a service to help people improve visual
skills and abilities, especially for people with learning
or reading difficulties, people who have suffered trauma or
brain injury, and elite athletes looking for a performance
edge. It involves in office therapy visits over the course
of several weeks to months and customized home vision exercises.
There is no other clinic in or near Barrie offering this kind
of specialized vision care also called behavioral optometry.
The first step of this therapy is a consultation with Dr.
Schell to discuss the difference between good visual acuity
and having a vision problem. In this consultation, Dr. Schell
will demonstrate the effects of a vision problem and assess
visual efficiency. Subsequent testing further determines a
diagnosis and the best course of action for treatment.
Visual Skills Evaluation
The Visual Skills Evaluation consists of nine tests for binocular/accommodative
disorders; eye movement testing; and visual performance posture
tests. These standardized optometric tests determine how the
visual system might be compromised during visual tasks, such
as reading and computer work.
Visual Perception Testing
Visual Perception Testing includes a series of standardized
tests that assess such skills as visual discrimination, visual
memory, visual motor integration and letter/number reversal
tendency, among others. This examination aids in helping those
who have learning or reading difficulties. It is also a part
of an evaluation for brain injury patients or anyone interested
in determining their visual potential.
Contact Lenses Fitting
Contact lenses are an excellent alternative to spectacle correction.
Dr. Schell is skilled at fitting all types of contact lens
corrections, ranging from single vision, astigmatism, multifocal
and custom made prescriptions. We carry all the latest brands
and have complete access to products. We also sell contact
lens solution and moisture drops. From first time wearers
to experienced wearers looking for better performance, we
can help them all.
Digital Fundus Photography
This highly specialized camera shows a detailed image of the
retina, the optic nerve, blood vessels, nerve fibre layer
and the macula. It can show an abnormality that may threaten
normal vision and aids Dr. Schell’s ability to accurately
diagnose and document eye disease. It also provides a baseline
for comparison for future visits and response to therapy.
Our friendly technician will have you sit comfortably in
front of the camera with your chin and forehead in a guide.
The camera will be aimed first in one eye then the other.
Dilation drops may be used if necessary. The picture is then
saved in your permanent clinical records and is immediately
available for Dr. Schell to show, allowing you to become more
involved in your eye care.
Laser Surgery Co-management
We are able to provide expert advice and counseling for individuals
considering refractive surgery to eliminate the dependency
on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision. Dr. Schell
had successful Lasik surgery in 2007. He has experience from
both sides of surgery, as a doctor monitoring and counseling
and as a patient whose vision was transformed. Our clinic
is able to provide pre-operative and post-operative management.
Dry Eye Therapy
Dry Eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears
to lubricate and protect the eye. This can be a chronic condition
and is caused by having poor quality or poor production of
tears.
In the initial consultation, Dr. Schell evaluates all sources
of dry eye and recommends the best treatment which can include
artificial tears, punctal plugs, omega 3 therapy, warm compresses
and lid massage as well as counseling on hygiene, water consumption
and nutritional supplements. |
