Comprehensive Eye Examination

What to Expect During Your Examination?
Our specially trained ophthalmic technicians will start your examination by reviewing your family history, current health history, medication allergies, and any medications you may be taking. The technician will ask if you are experiencing any ocular problems. The technician will then check your vision (be sure to bring your glasses and/or contact lenses), eye muscle alignment, confrontation visual field, and pupils. Your best-corrected vision will be determined by performing a refraction. Prior to your eyes being dilated the technician will check your eye pressure. Dilating drops will be instilled; in general it will take 20 minutes for your eyes to dilate, and your eyes will remain dilated for approximately 4-6 hours for adults, and up to 3 days for children. Dilating drops increase sensitivity to bright lights and diminish “up close” reading vision.

Next, your eye doctor will review the information from the technicians work up. Several specialized microscopes will be used to examine your eyelids, the surface, and inside of your eyes. Your doctor will discuss the health of your eyes, and their treatment plan will be explained. Any questions you may have will be answered. A glasses prescription will be written; this will include recommendations for special lenses, tint or coatings.