Family Eye Exams for Adults in Boca Raton.
Thorough eye care for every adult in the family. Annual comprehensive exams that go beyond a quick prescription check. Your eyes are a window to your overall health.
More Than Just a Prescription Check
A comprehensive eye exam isn't just about whether you need glasses. Many serious health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, and even some cancers, show their first signs in the eyes. Even people with 20/20 vision need exams, often before symptoms appear elsewhere.
We take time to actually examine your eyes thoroughly, explain what we see, and answer your questions. No rush, no upsell, no "30-minutes-and-you're-out-the-door" feeling. New patients can see what to bring to your exam.
A Complete Exam, Every Visit
Visual Acuity & Refraction
We measure exactly how clearly you see and determine your precise prescription for glasses or contacts.
Eye Health Examination
A thorough look at the front and back of the eye to screen for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other conditions.
Eye Pressure Check
A quick, painless screening to monitor for glaucoma. Especially important after age 40 or with family history.
Digital Eye Strain Assessment
If you spend hours on screens, we evaluate how your eyes are coping and recommend strategies (and lenses) that help.
Personalized Recommendations
Glasses, contacts, computer lenses, prescription sunglasses, whatever makes the most sense for your real life.
Follow-Up & Continuity
We keep records year over year so we can track changes early, not after they become problems.
Each common condition shows up in a different part of the eye. A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens,[1] glaucoma damages the optic nerve at the back of the eye,[2] and macular degeneration damages the macula, the part of the retina used for sharp, straight-ahead vision.[3]
Eye Care Needs Change at Every Age
20s & 30s: Annual exams establish a baseline. Digital eye strain from screens is increasingly common and very treatable. If you notice burning, gritty, or watery eyes, ask about dry eye treatment.
40s: Many people start needing reading glasses or progressives. We make this transition smooth (here's the truth about reading glasses) and explain all your frame and lens options.
50s & 60s: Regular screening becomes increasingly important. Cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration all become more common, and all are highly treatable when caught early. Sudden floaters or flashes need a same-day look.
70+: Annual or more frequent exams help maintain quality of life, driving ability, and independence as visual demands change.
If you experience double vision, eye fatigue, lingering symptoms after a concussion, or persistent headaches from screen use, ask about our specialty binocular vision evaluation, a deeper look at how the two eyes are working together.
How Paying for Your Exam Works
We bill your vision or medical insurance and verify your benefits before every visit.
Using insurance? Vision plans typically cover routine exams subject to a copay; medical insurance covers eye-health concerns. We'll verify your specific benefits before your visit. Without insurance? Call us and we'll arrange a self-pay visit through our sister practice, Vision & Learning Center.
Hear From People We've Cared For
“Dr. Murray was excellent. She was extremely thorough, took the time to explain every detail, and overall made me feel at ease with the issues I was having. I would HIGHLY recommend her!”
“Dr. Murray was a wealth of knowledge, kind and compassionate, and incredibly informative.”
“I have been looking for a doctor that specializes in adult special needs and nobody would return my call. I left a message and Dr. Murray's office called me immediately the next morning. It was the best decision I made. She took her time and was so patient. We previously took a family member to another doctor who couldn't get an accurate eye exam. Dr. Murray was specific on what needed to be done and said there's no reason why it couldn't be done, you might just have to do things in a different manner. She was the best eye doctor for our family member with special needs.”
Family Eye Exam Questions
How often should adults have an eye exam?
For most adults I recommend a comprehensive exam every year. In your 20s and 30s, annual exams set a baseline. In your 40s, many people start needing help with reading. From the 50s on, cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration become more common, and all are much easier to manage when caught early. Patients 70 and older may need exams more often than once a year.
What is included in an adult comprehensive eye exam?
Every exam includes vision and refraction for an exact prescription, a thorough look at the front and back of the eye, an eye pressure check for glaucoma, visual field and color testing, and a binocular vision check. If you spend long hours on screens, I also look at how your eyes are handling digital eye strain and talk through the lenses and habits that help.
Will my vision plan cover my yearly eye exam?
Vision plans typically cover a routine yearly exam, usually with a copay. If the visit is for an eye-health concern, such as dry eye, an infection, or a sudden change in vision, medical insurance usually applies instead. We verify your benefits before your visit. Without insurance? Call us and we'll arrange a self-pay visit through our sister practice, Vision & Learning Center. See our insurance and payment options.
Why do I need an eye exam if I can see fine?
Clear vision and healthy eyes are not the same thing. Diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, and even some cancers can show their first signs in the eyes, often before symptoms appear anywhere else. A comprehensive exam is a chance to catch those changes early, while they are easiest to treat. Read why 20/20 vision does not replace an eye exam.
Where This Information Comes From
- National Eye Institute: Cataracts: a cloudy area in the lens of the eye
- National Eye Institute: Glaucoma: damage to the optic nerve at the back of the eye
- National Eye Institute: Age-Related Macular Degeneration: damage to the macula, the part of the retina for sharp central vision
Serving Boca Raton and Nearby Cities
We see patients for family and adult eye exams at our office at 1000 NW 9th Ct, Ste 203A, Boca Raton, FL 33486. Families also come to us from Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach. Directions from your city →
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