Comprehensive eye exams in Bellflower
A complete check of how you see and how healthy your eyes are, for every member of the family, in one visit.
Seeing 20/20 isn’t the same as healthy eyes
Many eye diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and early macular changes, cause no pain and no blurry vision until damage is already done. A comprehensive exam is how we find them early, while they’re easiest to treat.
At Radiant, every routine exam includes a careful look at the front and back of your eyes, not just a new prescription. You’ll leave knowing exactly what we saw and what, if anything, to do next.
Who should book
Not sure if this is right for you? Call us and we’ll help you decide.
- Anyone who hasn’t had an eye exam in the last 1–2 years
- Kids before kindergarten and every year during school
- Adults 60+, who should be seen every year
- People with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of glaucoma
- Anyone with headaches, eye strain or trouble seeing at night
- Screen-heavy workers and students
Your visit, step by step
Here’s how a typical visit works, from booking to follow-up.
Check-in & history
We review your health, medications, family history and any vision concerns, in your language.
What we’ll ask about
- Your health. Medical conditions, medications and allergies.
- Family eye history. Eye diseases in your family, like glaucoma or macular degeneration.
- Your concerns. Blurry vision, headaches, dryness or anything else you’ve noticed.
- Your daily routine. Screens, driving, reading, work and sports, so your prescription fits your life.
- Your current glasses. If you bring them, we measure their prescription to compare.
Pre-testing
Quick, comfortable measurements of eye pressure, focus and the shape of your eyes.
See the tests
- Autorefraction. You look at a picture inside a machine while it takes a quick, automatic estimate of your prescription. This is Dr. Mai’s starting point.
- Keratometry. The same machine measures the curve of your cornea, the clear front window of the eye. It helps with astigmatism and contact lenses.
- Eye pressure. A gentle puff of air measures the pressure inside your eye. High pressure is one warning sign of glaucoma.
- Retinal photos. A quick photo of the back of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve and blood vessels, saved so we can compare at future visits.
Vision & prescription
Dr. Mai fine-tunes your prescription for distance, reading and screens.
See the tests
- Visual acuity. Reading the eye chart, one eye at a time, far away and up close.
- Refraction. The “Which is clearer, 1 or 2?” test, where Dr. Mai fine-tunes your exact prescription.
- Near and screen vision. Checks at reading, phone and computer distance, including whether reading glasses or progressives would help.
- Eye teaming and focus. How well your eyes work together and change focus, which affects reading comfort and eye strain.
Eye health exam
A detailed look at your cornea, lens, retina and optic nerve, with images when needed.
See the tests
- Pupils, eye movements and side vision. Quick checks of how your pupils react to light, how your eyes move together and how well you see off to the side.
- Slit lamp exam. A microscope with a bright light gives a magnified view of your eyelids, cornea, iris and lens. This is how we spot dry eye, infections and cataracts.
- Retina and optic nerve. Dr. Mai examines the back of your eye and reviews your retinal photos for signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Dilation, when needed. Drops that widen your pupils for the fullest view of the retina. We’ll let you know if it’s recommended for you.
Your plan
Clear answers, prescription in hand, and help choosing glasses or contacts if you need them.
What you’ll leave with
- Your results, explained. What we found and what it means, in plain language.
- Your glasses prescription. Contact lenses need a separate contact lens exam.
- A plan if needed. Treatment, a follow-up visit or a referral to a specialist.
- Your next exam date. When to come back, based on your age and eye health.
- Help with eyewear. Frames and lenses that fit your budget, with many lenses ready the same day.
Exams that feel personal
Book the whole family
Schedule back-to-back exams so everyone is seen on the same trip.
Explained clearly
Dr. Mai walks you through what was found, in plain language.
Insurance made easy
We check your VSP, EyeMed or Medi-Cal benefits before you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions? Call (562) 867-4716.
How long does a comprehensive eye exam take?
Plan on about 45–60 minutes, including pre-testing and time to choose glasses if you need them. Dilation can add 20–30 minutes.
Will my eyes be dilated?
Dilation gives the clearest view of the retina and optic nerve. We’ll let you know if it’s recommended for you. If so, bring sunglasses and consider having someone drive you home.
How often should I get an eye exam?
Most healthy adults should come in every one to two years. Children, adults over 60 and anyone with diabetes or a family history of eye disease should be seen every year.
Is a comprehensive exam the same as a vision screening?
No. A screening at school or the DMV only checks how well you read letters. A comprehensive exam checks the health of your whole eye, and that’s how silent problems get caught.
Does insurance cover it?
Most vision plans, including VSP, EyeMed and Medi-Cal, cover a routine eye exam. No insurance? Your first exam is included with our Essential Vision Plan ($129/year).