Dr. Carrie-Lynn Snee Dr. Jill Slywka & Associates Optometrists
Ph: 250.378.2020 Merritt: 2177 Quilchena Ave.
Merritt Princeton 2177 Quilchena Ave. 131 Vermillion Ave. Box 1569, Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Ph: (250) 295-6640 Ph: 250.295.6640 Ph: (250) 378-2020 Toll Free 1-877-222-2020 Toll Free: 1.877.222.2020 Princeton: 89 Kenley Ave.
www.doctorseyecaremerritt.com OPTOMETRISTS: Dr Carrie-Lynn Snee, Dr Jill Richardson, Dr Petar Prpic Optimizing your vision and ocular health is our passion! We believe in: • Taking the time to listen to you, understand your needs and find personalized solutions. • Investing in the latest diagnostic technology to unlock keys to your ocular and even systemic health. • We can detect precursors to macular degeneration, initiate treatment to slow it down and in some cases even repair damage that has been done. • Wheelchair accessibility and home delivery. • Having a wide selection of eyewear to cover all your needs, including a variety of sunglasses, fit-overs, night driving glasses, blue light blockers and magnifiers. • Direct billing (available for most third party plans). • Treating each of our patients with appreciation, kindness and respect.
The Weekly 10 second Vision Check We examine the back of your eye using special instruments to detect and monitor conditions affecting the macula (the part of the retina responsible for central vision). Here’s how: • Cover the eye that’s not being tested. • Hold the test grid (or tape it on the fridge or bathroom mirror) about 14 inches in front of your eyes. • While looking at the dot, all the lines, both vertical and horizontal, should appear straight and unbroken. • If any of the straight lines appear wavy, or some of the lines seem to be missing, note their location and contact your eye doctor right away. • Remember, this test does not replace your regularly scheduled eye examinations. 24 24
Amsler grid - normal vision
Amsler grid - with AMD
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