Whether you’re managing early presbyopia in your 40s or watching for age-related conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration later in life, Dr. Benkle and our team tailor every exam to where you are in life. We take the time to understand your health history, lifestyle, and vision goals so your care plan actually fits your needs — not a generic checklist.
Many common eye conditions — including glaucoma and macular degeneration — develop gradually and with few noticeable symptoms in their early stages. By the time vision changes are noticeable, some damage may already be permanent. A comprehensive eye exam allows us to detect these changes early, when treatment is most effective and vision is most protectable.
Using modern diagnostic technology, we thoroughly evaluate both your vision and your overall eye health, including:
At our office in Stockton, we use Optomap®, a medical-grade ultra-widefield retinal imaging system, to see more of your eye than a standard exam allows. In a single image captured in under half a second, it shows up to 200 degrees of your retina — a far wider view than traditional retinal cameras, which typically capture around 45 degrees.
That wider view helps to spot early signs of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and retinal tears or detachments — including changes in the outer edges of the retina that can be easy to miss. Because your images are saved, we can compare them from year to year and catch even subtle changes early.
Protecting your vision starts with a thorough, unhurried exam from a team that knows you. Schedule your appointment at our Deer Park office in Stockton today.
