At Mansfield Vision Center, we are always happy to see walk-in patients. However, we hate to live up to that “doctor’s office” reputation of wait… wait… WAIT. That’s why we recommend setting an appointment – so you can get in and out in as little time as possible, and get back to your busy life.
Call us at (817)453-4682 and set a time that is convenient for you.

If you have never had an eye examination, or it’s been a long time, we want to ease your apprehension a bit. An eye examination is not anything you’ll have to study for or be graded on! The process is stream-lined, straight-forward, and pain-free.

Step one is the Pretest. We have a state-of-the-art computerized autorefractor that gives
the doctors an estimate of your prescription; this is the “starting point” for the exam.
A non-contact tonometer is used to check the intraocular pressure (for glaucoma screening).
Your old prescription (if you have one) will be read, so that we know what you are
accustomed to wearing.

The next step is the Examination itself. The optometrist will discuss the problems you may
be experiencing, your occupational requirements and hobbies, and visual goals. Then we
refine the computer-generated measurements to create a clear, balanced prescription for
all your visual needs. After the prescription is reached, we will make a thorough and detailed
assessment of the external and internal health of your eyes.

We also perform visual field perimetry. This is a computerized mapping of the entire field of vision, straight-ahead out to the periphery of each eye. It is an important tool for early glaucoma detection and certain types of retinal and optic nerve disease. It also looks for any possible abnormalities along the visual pathway (from behind the eye to the vision center in the back of the brain). The perimeter is yet another critical tool for protecting your precious sight by detecting problems early.

Finally, the doctor discusses the findings of your examination with you, makes sure all your questions are answered, and recommends the steps needed to be taken to correct and preserve your vision. Then it's time to try on glasses or contact lenses!

If there is one thing wrong with the eye’s design, it is the lack of a significant number of internal pain receptors. You may have heard before that the medical community regards pain as nature’s way of warning something is wrong. Most eye diseases are painless – glaucoma is a perfect example. You could be slowly losing vision and not even know it. As a rule, the vast majority of ocular diseases are quite advanced once the patient is noticing symptoms (like a loss of peripheral vision). That’s why maintaining a schedule of annual eye examinations is so important. The sooner a problem is identified, the sooner we can intervene, and the less damage that’s done!

Mansfield Vision Center recommends an annual eye examination, even if your vision is perfect. It may very well stay perfect, as long as the eyes stay healthy.