Your Eye Examination

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE VISION AND EYE HEALTH EVALUATION

A comprehensive evaluation is the only way to uncover hidden, symptomless, potentially sight-threatening eye disorders and diseases that are not found by a simple vision screening.

Medical History: Since the eyes are a part of the body, they can be affected by seemingly unrelated health conditions. We must know about your general health and your medications including nonprescription medication prior to treatment.

Neurological Screenings: Evaluating the way your eyes and pupils work together and individually can tell us if the nerves and muscles controlling your eyes are working properly or require more investigation.

The Refraction: Both automated and doctor-controlled instruments, plus the patient-directed methods, are used to obtain the best glasses and contact lenses prescription for you.

Visual Fields: Your ability to see to the sides, above and below will be tested with computers, if and when necessary. This is also used as a screening test for glaucoma, macular degeneration and causes of
headaches.

Eye Health Testing: This takes up most of the examination. The microscope is used, the pupils are dilated and the inside of the eye is viewed using the proper instruments. We can detect early signs of
glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, hypertension, dry eye, and diabetes.

Consultation: All patients, parents or guardians will be provided with an explanation of the findings, their significance, the treatment plan and other options. Your questions will be answered and the solutions to any difficulties will be reviewed.