Medical Eye Exam

Your eyes can be affected by more than just changes in your glasses prescription. Redness, pain, dryness, infections, flashes, floaters, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health conditions can all affect your vision and eye health.

At InnoVision Optometry, we provide medical eye care to evaluate, manage, and monitor a wide range of eye health concerns. Dr. Steven Su takes the time to understand your symptoms, explain his findings, and recommend the next steps based on your individual needs.

What Is Medical Eye Care?

Medical eye care focuses on diagnosing and managing eye health conditions, not just prescribing glasses or contact lenses. During a medical eye exam, Dr. Su may evaluate the front and back of the eyes, check eye pressure, assess inflammation or infection, review your medical history, and use diagnostic technology when appropriate.

​​​​​​​Our goal is to identify the cause of your symptoms, protect your vision, and coordinate additional care when needed.

Conditions We Evaluate and Manage

Medical eye care may be recommended for concerns such as:

Red or Irritated Eyes

Redness, burning, tearing, discharge, itching, or discomfort may be caused by allergies, infection, inflammation, dry eye, or other eye conditions.

Eye Infections

Symptoms such as redness, discharge, swelling, light sensitivity, or discomfort may require evaluation to determine the appropriate treatment.

Dry Eye Disease

Dryness, burning, watering, fluctuating vision, and eye fatigue can be signs of dry eye disease. Dr. Su may recommend further evaluation to better understand the cause and guide treatment.

Eye Allergies

Itchy, watery, red, or swollen eyes may be related to allergies. We can help determine whether your symptoms are caused by allergies or another eye condition.

Diabetic Eye Exams

Diabetes can affect the blood vessels in the retina and may cause vision-threatening complications. Regular diabetic eye exams are important for monitoring the health of the retina.

High Blood Pressure and Systemic Health Changes

High blood pressure and other health conditions can sometimes affect the blood vessels inside the eyes. During a medical eye exam, Dr. Su can evaluate the retina for changes that may be related to your overall health.

Macular Degeneration Evaluation

Age-related macular degeneration can affect central vision and may develop gradually over time. Dr. Su can evaluate the macula, monitor for changes, and recommend additional testing or referral when appropriate.

Glaucoma Evaluation and Monitoring

Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve, often without obvious symptoms in the early stages. Eye pressure testing, optic nerve evaluation, retinal imaging, and follow-up testing may be recommended when glaucoma risk is present.

Cataract Evaluation

Cataracts can cause blurry vision, glare, halos, and difficulty seeing at night. Dr. Su can evaluate cataract changes, monitor progression, and discuss whether cataract surgery co management may be appropriate.

Flashes, Floaters, or Sudden Vision Changes

New flashes of light, a sudden increase in floaters, shadows, curtains in your vision, or sudden changes in vision should be evaluated promptly.

Foreign Body or Eye Injury

If something gets into your eye, or if you experience an eye injury, prompt evaluation can help reduce the risk of further irritation or damage.

Emergency Eye Care

Some eye symptoms should not wait. Contact our office promptly if you experience:

• Sudden vision loss or sudden blurry vision
• New flashes of light
• A sudden increase in floaters
• A curtain, shadow, or missing area in your vision
• Eye pain or significant redness
• Light sensitivity
• Eye injury or trauma
• Something stuck in the eye
• Chemical exposure to the eye
• Swelling, discharge, or signs of infection
• Sudden double vision

If you have a chemical injury, severe trauma, sudden vision loss, or symptoms that feel serious or life-threatening, seek emergency medical care right away.

For urgent eye concerns during office hours, call InnoVision Optometry so our team can help determine the appropriate next step.

Advanced Technology for Eye Health

When evaluating medical eye concerns, Dr. Su may use diagnostic technology such as Optomap retinal imaging, iCare eye pressure testing, and corneal topography or dry eye imaging when appropriate.

These tools help us better evaluate the retina, optic nerve, eye pressure, cornea, tear film, and other important structures of the eye. The recommended testing will depend on your symptoms and exam findings.

LASIK and Cataract Co-Management

In addition to medical eye care, InnoVision Optometry can help guide patients who are considering vision correction surgery or cataract surgery. Dr. Su can evaluate your eyes, discuss your options, and coordinate care with trusted ophthalmology and surgical providers when appropriate.

LASIK Consultation and Co-Management

If you are interested in reducing your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, Dr. Su can perform an initial evaluation to help determine whether LASIK or another refractive procedure may be appropriate for your eyes. This includes reviewing your prescription, eye health, corneal shape, dry eye symptoms, lifestyle, and visual goals. If you are a good candidate, we can refer you to a qualified surgical provider and help with follow-up care when appropriate.

Cataract Evaluation and Co-Management

Cataracts can cause blurry vision, glare, halos, difficulty driving at night, and changes in color or contrast. Dr. Su can evaluate cataract development, monitor changes over time, and discuss when a referral for cataract surgery may be appropriate. If surgery is needed, we can help coordinate care with a cataract surgeon and provide post-operative follow-up when appropriate.

Our goal is to help you understand your options clearly and feel supported before, during, and after the referral process.

When to Schedule a Medical Eye Exam

You should schedule a medical eye exam if you are experiencing eye discomfort, redness, pain, dryness, flashes, floaters, changes in vision, or concerns related to diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, or other eye conditions.

Even if your vision seems clear, certain eye diseases can develop gradually without obvious symptoms. Regular eye care allows Dr. Su to monitor changes over time and recommend treatment or referral when needed.

Coordinated Care When Needed

Some medical eye conditions may require specialized treatment or surgical care. When necessary, Dr. Su will coordinate with ophthalmologists, primary care doctors, or other healthcare providers to help ensure you receive the appropriate care.

Our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and well cared for throughout the process.

​​​​​​​Schedule a Medical Eye Exam

If you are experiencing eye symptoms or need ongoing monitoring for an eye health condition, schedule a medical eye exam at InnoVision Optometry in Rowland Heights. Our team is here to provide thorough, attentive care and help protect your vision.