What to Expect

What to Expect

Pretesting

• Several computerized visual tests will be performed

• A few general questions regarding your current eyecare needs

• A check of your current vision with your glasses or contact lenses

• An automated refraction to determine the basis of your new glasses/contact lens prescription.

Exam

• A detailed history regarding your overall health

• A history of your ocular health

• An evaluation of all the ocular systems ensuring they are working properly

• An examination of all ocular tissues

• A check of the pressure in your eye

• Drops are instilled to dilate the eyes – this is an extremely important part of the exam

• An exam of the inside of the eye once your eyes are dilated

Special Testing

• A computerized test to determine your field of vision – how well do you see in the periphery?

• Digital photography of the inside of your eye is a possible part of the exam (not necessary in all situations)