What can an Optometrist do for me?
As an Optometrist, Dr. Mayo can examine, diagnose and manage eye diseases and disorders of the visual system. Treatment may include corrective lenses, vision therapy, medication, education or referral to another specialist.
A Doctor of Optometry is the best choice to conduct a thorough eye examination which includes a glasses prescription but also a complete evaluation of the external and internal structures of the eye, including eye pressure testing for glaucoma and a screening that may detect many systemic diseases (ie. diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol). With our new OPTOMAP imaging we can screen the inside of your eyes in seconds. It allows Dr. Mayo see a much larger field of view than with normal undilated testing and can find many retinal conditions without blurring your vision.
An Optometrist can evaluate your visual function to determine how your eyes are positioned and working when you are engaging in near or distant tasks. They can then diagnose conditions that lead to visual stress, fatigue and headaches and formulate a plan to alleviate them. They can evaluate your eyes for competency with Blue-wavelength light screens and give you advice or prescriptions to help reduce your strain, blur or discomfort with computer/screen use.
Optometrists can assess the visual development of the eyes in a child with a dilated eye examination. This allows objective testing for refractive error (the need for a glasses prescription) which if left undetected could lead to permanent vision loss (Amblyopia). This cannot be determined in a Public Health vision screening. All children should have a complete (dilated) eye examination before they start school.
A Doctor of Optometry is the best choice to conduct a thorough eye examination which includes a glasses prescription but also a complete evaluation of the external and internal structures of the eye, including eye pressure testing for glaucoma and a screening that may detect many systemic diseases (ie. diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol). With our new OPTOMAP imaging we can screen the inside of your eyes in seconds. It allows Dr. Mayo see a much larger field of view than with normal undilated testing and can find many retinal conditions without blurring your vision.
An Optometrist can evaluate your visual function to determine how your eyes are positioned and working when you are engaging in near or distant tasks. They can then diagnose conditions that lead to visual stress, fatigue and headaches and formulate a plan to alleviate them. They can evaluate your eyes for competency with Blue-wavelength light screens and give you advice or prescriptions to help reduce your strain, blur or discomfort with computer/screen use.
Optometrists can assess the visual development of the eyes in a child with a dilated eye examination. This allows objective testing for refractive error (the need for a glasses prescription) which if left undetected could lead to permanent vision loss (Amblyopia). This cannot be determined in a Public Health vision screening. All children should have a complete (dilated) eye examination before they start school.
Dr. Deanne Mayo, OD
Dr. Mayo attained her undergraduate (pre-optometry) science degree from Saint Mary's University in Halifax, NS, Canada with a double major in Biology and Psychology with Dean's List Honors in 1998. She then attended The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, USA and completed her Doctorate of Optometry in 2002. She was awarded Clinical honors for every clinical component through that 4 years of her education and was the recipient of the David J. Kerko Low Vision Award for her proficiency and professionalism with Low Vision patients. She is National Board certified to practice in the United States and Canada. She was trained through multi-center practicums including The Joslin Diabetes Center, a teaching and research affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Joslin is a one-of-a-kind institution on the front lines of the world epidemic of diabetes — leading the battle to conquer diabetes in all of its forms through cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to clinical care and education. She is consistently updating her knowledge through continuing education and regularly attends education seminars including the International Vision Expo East in New York which is the pre-eminent medical eyecare event where eyecare professionals in the Americas gather to be educated by the most respected, world renowned faculty. Dr. Mayo is part of an on-going Children's Vision Study with Memorial University aimed at discovering better vision screening techniques to aid in the early detection of vision issues in children. She also specializes in Dry Eye diagnosis and management, accepting referrals from other Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. She has recently won awards for her dry eye practices, contact lens proficiency and excellence in patient care.
Dr. Mayo opened her Optometry practice at the Avalon Mall in St. John's, NL on June 23, 2003.
Dr. Mayo opened her Optometry practice at the Avalon Mall in St. John's, NL on June 23, 2003.
