Exam lanes need controlled light
Eye exams depend on dim rooms, specific lighting and equipment such as slit lamps, phoropters and retinal cameras. The room must be dark enough, quiet and set up for the optometrist's workflow.
Our Master Electrician-led crew installs dimmable, zoned lighting and the power each instrument needs, and coordinates outlets with equipment locations.
The optical retail floor
Frames sell better when displays are well lit and easy to browse. Wall displays, shelving, mirrors and fitting counters are part of the build. Our carpenters and millwork team build custom displays and dispensing desks.
Colour accuracy matters for frames and lenses, so lighting choices are made with the retail finish in mind.
Lab and fitting areas
Some clinics include an on-site lab for edging lenses, with dust control, power, compressed air or vacuum and ventilation. Others have a simple adjustment bench. Our mechanical team handles plumbing, ventilation and dust control as needed.
Storage for lenses and frames also needs to be planned.
Sound, privacy and comfort
Patients discuss health and vision with the optometrist, so privacy matters. Walls built to the deck and solid doors help. Our low voltage team installs data cabling for imaging and practice software, along with alarms and cameras.
Waiting areas should be bright, welcoming and accessible.
Planning notes
Equipment placement drives wiring and room size, so get a layout from your optometrist and suppliers early. Frame displays and instruments may have lead times, and storefront glass and signage may need landlord approval. We plan these with you before work begins.
Quiet rooms help patients focus on the exam. Our interior team detail ceilings, doors and wall finishes so noise does not carry between lanes and the optical floor.
Paint and finish choices affect how colours look under exam lighting, so we confirm samples under the real lighting where possible.