The University Vision Clinic offers a full range of ophthalmic services including comprehensive vision examinations, treatment of eye diseases and co-management of eye surgeries to the fitting of difficult contact lens cases and eyewear tailored to your individual appearance and occupational needs.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

The eye examinations at the University Vision Clinic are thorough and comprehensive.The 1 hour exam includes:

A personal history: Previous eye disease or injuries, medical history and general health information which may affect your vision.

Visual field test - Detects any defect or blind spots in your field of vision.

Visual acuity check - To determine how well you are seeing with and without your present glasses /contact lenses.

Refraction - This will determine your best prescription for far distance, near distance as well as occupational needs such as computer use or other specific task distances.

These findings could then be incorporated into your eye glasses or a professional fitting of contact lenses. Eye glass prescriptions may be trial tested in just a few minutes to assure the new Rx is helpful prior to having the glasses made.

Various tests are also performed to show if the eyes are over converging or diverging which may lead to stress, fatigue or double vision. A patients ability to focus is also determined to help detect any strain on one’s visual system that may lead to fatigue, headaches or avoidance in participating in near work.

Intra Ocular Pressure - To detect glaucoma before visual changes occur.

Treatment of Eye Disease

Dr. Hovander is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. He has a Washington State therapeutic license, which gives him the ability to prescribe therapeutic drugs in the treatment of most eye diseases.

The thorough follow-up care during a course of treatment is to make sure that the prescribed treatment is effective and there are no complications or secondary conditions which may also become a problem.