Comprehensive Eye Exams in Maitland

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Maitland

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Your Vision. Your Future.

Is your child having a hard time seeing the board in class?

Do you struggle to read fine-print in books and menus?

Regular comprehensive eye exams involve a series of tests that enable your Maitland eye doctor to check your eye health and vision. This type of eye exam can only be performed by an eye doctor, and shouldn’t be confused with the vision screenings given in schools or other non-professional settings.

Having regular comprehensive eye exams is crucial when it comes to protecting your eyes from sight-threatening diseases, and ensuring that your optical prescription is up-to-date.

A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of a general health condition like diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol.

Contact our eye care clinic today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam today!

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Why Is It Important to Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly?

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Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining great vision and eye health for the entire family.

During your eye exam, your eye doctor will check for any refractive errors or visual skill deficiencies that may hinder development or learning, and diagnose, manage, and treat eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration that can cause severe vision loss in adults.

Many of these sight-robbing conditions show little to no symptoms until they’ve already caused learning difficulties, significant damage to the eye, and/or irreversible vision loss. Routine eye exams ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these and other conditions.


What to Expect From Your Eye Exam

  • Glasses/contact lens prescription updates

    We'll provide you with an updated prescription so that you can see clearly. Some people require a new prescription every year, whereas others only need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

  • Evaluating your child’s vision for learning

    Conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, and visual skill deficiencies such as convergence insufficiency can negatively impact your child’s learning.

  • Diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases

    Eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms until it’s too late. The earlier the treatment, the more effective the outcome.

  • Rule out signs of systemic diseases

    Common systemic diseases such as diabetes and stroke can first be detected in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam.


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Comprehensive Eye Exams FAQs

Is a comprehensive eye exam the same as a vision screening?

No. Vision screenings like the one performed for children in school or at optical-only stores only check for 20/20 vision. They do not check for the presence of sight-threatening eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts. They also do not check for visual skill deficiencies such as problems with visual tracking or processing. Comprehensive eye exams are more thorough and use advanced equipment to evaluate your vision and eye health.

How often should I get an eye exam?

Eye doctors usually recommend that you come in for a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. This ensures that your glasses or contact lens prescription stays up to date and that signs and symptoms of developing eye conditions are caught early before they cause lasting damage.

When should I bring my child in for their first comprehensive eye exam?

It’s important not to delay eye exams for young infants and children as some early eye problems can affect vision for life. Detecting vision problems early can keep a minor issue from becoming something serious (and more challenging to treat).

Want to get your children off to a good start in life? Visit Lake Howell Eye Associates for an eye exam today!


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- Oct. 16, 2025
excellent experience
- Sep. 27, 2025
Dr Cristopher was very kind, humane and very professional. I was so glad that I found this doctor. T... rue professional with a big heart, thank you! Completely healed my eye.
- Sep. 26, 2025
Excellent service!
- Sep. 26, 2025
Everyone is super nice and professional. Dr Charnell is a gem!
- Sep. 20, 2025
Every year I do my annual eye exam with them. All staff are attentive and respectful of your time. D... r. Charnell is very nice, patient and makes sure that your questions are answered. I highly recommend them!
- Sep. 09, 2025
SWEET STAFF, VERY ACCOMODATING AND I REALLY LIKE DR. CHARNELL, VERY GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR AND SMART EY... E DOCTOR.
- Sep. 01, 2025
Highly recommend this place. Great team. Very professional.
- Aug. 30, 2025
Exceptional care from great Dr and staff!
- Aug. 28, 2025
Excellent service and a truly helpful team. The service is outstanding. The staff were polite, help... ful and respectful of your requirements. Everything was explained clearly, and Dr. Charnell at the Lake Howell Eye Association is highly recommended for all eye care needs.
- Aug. 27, 2025
Excellent service and very pleasant apmosphere! Highly recommend!
- Aug. 19, 2025
Dr. Charnell has been there for me.
- Jul. 25, 2025
Fabulous, staff, doctor and experience. I highly recommend Dr. Charnell. I am delighted to have fou... nd this practice. Excellent care! Professional, caring and pleasant. 5 STARS!!
- Jul. 23, 2025
Peaceful and efficient atmosphere.
- Jul. 04, 2025
Dr. Charnell and his staff are amazing always professional and helpful. Appointments have always ru... n on schedule. I have never had an issue scheduling an appointment. The office is clean and organized. I feel comfortable recommending to family/friends.
- Jul. 03, 2025
Staff gives a personal touch which goes a long way.
- Jul. 01, 2025
Very professional and lots of fun for a eye exam. Everone was wonderful.
- Jun. 19, 2025
I’m a little overdue in writing this review, but Lake Howell Eye Associates in Maitland truly dese... rves all the praise! Dr. Charnell is absolutely fantastic; thorough, kind, and keeps the visit light with his great sense of humor. He takes time to explain everything clearly, which I really appreciate. And Hettie… what a gem! I have a very strong prescription, and she went above and beyond advocating for me with their local lab to make sure my lenses and glasses were just right. Her attention to detail and genuine care made all the difference, she truly looked out for me. The entire team is warm, professional, and truly dedicated to their patients. I’m so glad I found them and wouldn’t trust my eye care to anyone else. Highly, highly recommend!
- Jun. 15, 2025
Since my first written review apparently didn't come through, I decided to try again because I was s... o impressed with this experience. After using a chain optometrist for several years, I visited Lake Howell Eye Associates because I had been having double vision issues and wanted a more complete exam. I found the office personnel both helpful professional, and Dr. Charnell provided the most comprehensive exam I have ever had. I greatly appreciated his efforts to diagnose the reason for my double vision and his attempts to find a solution that would help alleviate the problem. The result was great; I love my new glasses, and my double vision has become much less bothersome. I also appreciated the friendly staff who were patient and knowledgeable enough to get some financial help from Medicare that I did not realize I was eligible for. I am beyond pleased to have found a new eye care office that also cares for me as a person!
- May. 13, 2025
Always great service with care. Very personable staff.
- Apr. 21, 2025
Great service by doctors and staff at Lake Howell Eye Associates. I highly recommend them.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams in Maitland

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  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
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  • Vision Care Direct
  • United Health Care Community Plan
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