Comprehensive eye exams for the whole family — from vision testing to full eye health screening.
An eye exam is a comprehensive assessment of your vision and eye health performed by a licensed optometrist. It goes well beyond checking whether you need glasses — a full eye exam evaluates how your eyes work together, screens for early signs of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and can detect systemic health issues including diabetes and high blood pressure before other symptoms appear.
At InSight Optometry in Langley, BC, we provide comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and infants. Our examinations include both standard visual acuity testing and a deeper assessment of visual performance — testing skills like eye tracking, focusing speed, depth perception, and eye teaming that a simple 20/20 chart doesn’t capture.
Whether you’re due for a routine check-up, noticing changes in your vision, or looking for an eye exam near you in Langley, we’re accepting new patients and have appointments available for the whole family.
Our comprehensive eye exams cover three core areas: your health history, visual performance, and eye health. Here’s what you can expect:
Your exam begins with a conversation. Our optometrists will ask about any symptoms you’re experiencing, medications you’re currently taking, your work environment, and your overall health. Family history and any previous eye conditions are also discussed at this stage. This context informs everything that follows in the examination.
We measure how clearly each eye sees at both distance and near ranges using standard wall and reading charts. Results are expressed as a fraction — 20/20 being the standard for normal vision. If your acuity is reduced, our doctors will determine whether corrective lenses, contacts, or vision therapy are the appropriate next step.
This is where our exams go beyond the standard 20/20 test. We evaluate a range of visual skills that affect how well your eyes function in real-world tasks — at work, in school, and in daily life:
These tests are particularly valuable for children, where undetected visual performance issues are often misidentified as attention or learning difficulties.
Using fundus photography and state-of-the-art retinal imaging, our optometrists examine the internal and external structures of the eye in detail. This includes a visual inspection of the eye and eyelids under magnification, and in some cases dilation to examine the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. These screenings can detect conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy — often before any symptoms are present.
InSight provides eye exams for every stage of life. Each age group has specific considerations, which is why we offer dedicated exam types alongside our general comprehensive exam:
Adults — BC guidelines recommend a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years for adults, and annually for anyone over 65 or with risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of glaucoma. Many serious eye conditions develop without noticeable symptoms until significant damage has occurred.
Children — Children should have their first eye exam by age 3, and annually through their school years. Vision problems are one of the most common and most overlooked contributors to learning difficulties — our visual performance assessment is specifically designed to identify issues that standard school screenings miss.
Infants — We recommend a first eye exam between 6 and 12 months of age. Infant eye exams assess visual development milestones and screen for conditions that are most effectively treated when caught early, including amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (eye turn).
Here’s what a typical appointment at InSight looks like:
ABOUT OUR VISION & EYE EXAMS
A comprehensive eye exam includes a health and symptom consultation, visual acuity testing at distance and near, a visual performance assessment (covering focusing, eye teaming, eye tracking, and more), and a full eye health screening using retinal imaging and magnification. Unlike a basic vision test, a comprehensive exam evaluates both how well you see and how well your visual system functions — and screens for eye diseases and health conditions that may not produce noticeable symptoms in their early stages.
For most adults, a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years is recommended. If you’re over 65, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease, annual exams are advisable. Children should be seen annually through their school years, and infants should have their first exam between 6 and 12 months. If you notice any sudden changes in your vision, increased floaters, eye pain, or persistent headaches, book an appointment sooner rather than waiting for your next scheduled exam.
In British Columbia, MSP covers one comprehensive eye exam per year for children under 19 and adults 65 and older. For adults between 19 and 64, eye exams are not covered by MSP unless a medical referral is provided for a specific eye condition. Extended health benefit plans often cover a portion of eye exam costs — check your plan details before your appointment. Our team can provide receipts and documentation for benefit claims.
A comprehensive eye exam at InSight typically takes between 45 and 60 minutes for adults. Children’s exams may take slightly longer depending on age and cooperation. If you’re having dilation as part of your exam, plan for an extra 20 to 30 minutes and arrange for a driver, as your vision will be temporarily blurry for near tasks after dilation.
A vision test — like the kind done at a school screening or a driver’s licence renewal — only checks basic visual acuity (how clearly you can read a chart at a fixed distance). A comprehensive eye exam goes much further: it assesses how your eyes function together, evaluates visual performance skills like tracking and focusing, and screens for eye diseases and systemic health conditions. Many conditions that affect vision can be detected early through a comprehensive exam but would be completely missed by a standard vision test.
Yes. The eyes are the only place in the body where blood vessels can be observed directly without surgery. During an eye health screening, optometrists can detect early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and in some cases early indicators of neurological conditions. This is one of the reasons regular comprehensive eye exams are valuable even for people with no vision complaints.
InSight Optometry is located at 7B–20349 88th Ave in Langley, BC, and provides comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and infants. We serve patients from across the Lower Mainland including Surrey, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and the Fraser Valley. You can book online or call us at 604-455-0477. We are accepting new patients.
InSight Optometry offers more than a standard prescription check. Our examinations include a depth of visual performance testing that most optometry clinics don’t routinely perform — making us particularly well-suited for patients with complex prescriptions, children with learning or attention concerns, and anyone who wants a thorough picture of their eye health.
We’re accepting new patients and have appointments available for adults, children, and infants. Book online in minutes or give us a call — our team is happy to answer any questions before your visit.
Book online or call 604-455-0477 — 7B–20349 88th Ave, Langley, BC — Open Monday–Saturday
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