Dr. W. Eric Jones provides thorough eye exams using the latest technology, but also he takes time to listen to your needs and explain your options. Routine eye exams at Fountains Eyecare Center include:

Physical eye health exam. 
The external and internal parts of the eyes are examined using special instruments like a slit lamp biomicroscope, binocular indirect ophthalmoscope and special focusing lenses.  Your pupils may be dilated with eye drops for some of these tests.

Refraction 
This test determines your eyeglass or contact lens prescription and Dr. Jones performs precise measurements in several different ways to determine the lens formula that will work best for you.  Instruments used include a computerized autorefractor, phoroptor, retinoscope, but an important part of prescribing glasses and contact lenses is for the doctor to understand how you use your eyes at work and leisure.

Binocular vision testing
Dr. Jones tests your eye coordination to be sure your vision is comfortable and that your eyes work well together.  This includes an analysis of the eye muscles used for movement and focusing and also depth perception.  If you have a problem with binocularity, your doctor may correct it with prescription glasses or vision therapy.

Tonometry
This is one of several risk factors for glaucoma that Dr. Jones evaluates.  It is a measure of the fluid pressure inside the eye. He uses a device that is the "Gold standard" glaucoma test that consists of a blue light that shines at the eye.

Visual field test
Every comprehensive exam includes a screening of your peripheral vision with a computerized autoperimeter.  You click a hand-held button when you see small lights off to the side.  It takes about 2 minutes per eye and it can help diagnose or rule out neurological disorders of the visual system.  

Retinal photography
A special camera takes a digital color photograph of the back of your eye.  This test is recommended on a routine basis to provide Dr. Jones with a baseline record of the appearance of your retina, internal blood vessels and optic nerve.  It is also used to document diseases and anatomical abnormalities and monitor them over time.