Comprehensive Eye Exams

What happens at your eye exam

An eye exam at Miller is a relaxed, unhurried check of both how well you see and how healthy your eyes are. We take the time to understand your vision, your day-to-day life, and any concerns — then explain what we find in plain language, so you always leave knowing where you stand.

A full vision check. We test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and the natural focusing changes that come with age — so your prescription is just right.
A look at your eye health. We examine the front and back of your eyes for the early signs of common eye conditions, often before you'd notice anything yourself.
Digital retinal photography & OCT scan. Every comprehensive exam includes a wide-angle photo of the back of your eye and a detailed scan that sees beneath the surface. Together they give us a clear baseline and make it easy to spot changes from year to year.
Your questions, answered. Bring them all — there's no such thing as a silly one.

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Good for your eyes — and the rest of you

Your eyes are one of the few places a doctor can see your blood vessels and nerves directly. Because of that, a routine eye exam can sometimes turn up early signs of wider health conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, before anything else does — which is one more good reason not to put it off.

What we check for

Most eye conditions are very manageable when they're caught early — which is exactly what regular exams are for. A few of the common ones we keep an eye on:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Gradually affects your central vision — the part you use for reading and faces. Risk rises with age, family history, high blood pressure and UV exposure.

Glaucoma

A group of conditions that can quietly damage the optic nerve, usually with no early warning signs — which is why we screen for it. More common after 60, with diabetes, or a family history.

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye's lens that develops with age, making vision hazy. Very common, and very treatable.

Dry eye

When your tears aren't keeping your eyes comfortable — leaving them gritty, irritated, or oddly watery. We can help with that. Learn about dry eye therapy →

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Eye care for every age and stage

Children & teens. From a first exam to keeping up with fast-changing prescriptions. If your child's nearsightedness keeps getting stronger, ask us about myopia management.
Adults. Keeping your prescription current and your eyes comfortable through long days on screens.
Seniors. Monitoring the eye changes that come with age, so small things are caught early — and routine exams may be covered by MSI (below).

Eye exam cost & MSI coverage

We believe you shouldn't have to guess what an eye exam will cost. Our pricing is the same at every location and listed in full on our fees page.

MSI covers routine eye exams for Nova Scotians who are under 10 or 65 and older (generally once every two years), and some other patients may qualify too — just bring your valid Nova Scotia Health Card. If your exam isn't covered by MSI, our standard fees apply.

See our full eye exam fees →

What to bring

Your Nova Scotia Health Card
Your current glasses and/or contact lenses
A list of any medications you take
Any vision insurance details — we can often bill your benefits directly as a courtesy (the fee is ultimately your responsibility).

Eye exam FAQs

Do you have questions about eye exams? Our team is here to help.

Yes, for some patients. MSI covers routine eye exams for Nova Scotians under 10 and 65 and older (generally every two years), and certain others may qualify. Bring your valid NS Health Card; if your exam isn't covered, our standard fees apply.

It depends on whether MSI covers your exam and the type of appointment you need. We list every fee on our fees page so there are no surprises.

A full vision and prescription check, a health check of the front and back of your eyes, and digital retinal photography plus an OCT scan — all explained in plain language.

For most adults, every one to two years; children and seniors often benefit from being seen more regularly. We'll recommend what's right for you and your family.