What Can I Expect When I Am Examined?
If your last examination
was in a store where you bought glasses, a comprehensive eye examination in our office will probably be different
experience.. First, you will be given forms to fill out so that we may review your medical history. It is important for us to know the
status of your health because many systemic diseases have associated eye
problems. Second, it is important for you to tell us about any medications
that you use including over the counter medications because many medications
effect the eye. It is also important for us to learn something about your
life style. We want to prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and therapy on
the basis of your visual needs. Remember, each of us are unique.
What Tests Are Performed?
On all patients we measure visual acuity; determine your eye-glass
prescription at distance and near; evaluate your eye muscle coordination; assess
the front of the eye with a microscope; perform a glaucoma test (no
un-comfortable puff of air here); and dilate the eyes to properly evaluate the
retina. Patients often ask do you have to dilate the eyes? To
properly assess the retina (the back of the eye),
we use to dilate. Looking
at the retina through an un-dilated eye is like looking through the keyhole of
your closet to see what is inside. Obviously, its easier and better if you
open the door, put your head in and look around. That's what the drops do
and the instrument that we put on our head allows us to do. However, we
have just invested in new technology so that you
don't have to be dilated to get a dilated exam.
Why Should I Get My Glasses
From Your Office?
We pride ourselves in providing the best care. We also
pride our-selves in providing the highest quality ophthalmic lenses such as
Definity, Shamir, Zeiss, Pentax, Optima, Essilor, etc.; and the most stylist quality frames. Our
passion for excellence begins with a knowledgeable and caring staff. We are
constantly in pursuit of the newest and improved products to better serve the
needs of our patients. Proper glasses require style, proper fit and design, high
quality optics, accurate measurement and fabrication.
Kris provides all
these skills plus the personnel touch of continuity of care so that you are
never
caught in the middle between the doctor and the optician if there is any problem
with your new glasses. For example, in some patients the prescription is correct
but the patient can't adapt to change. If this is your plight, we will
change the prescription at no charge. It is our responsibility to make you
happy.
Can I Take My Prescription and Get Contact Lenses?
No. An eye-glass prescription though related to a contact
lens prescription is entirely different. Contact lenses need to be
properly fitted to ensure good vision and health of the cornea. Also, keep
in mind contact lens fitting is not covered by most health insurance companies.
I Have 20/20 Doesn't That Mean My Eyes Are
Ok?
No. Just because you have 20/20 it doesn't mean that you don't need glasses,
eye therapy, or treatment for a silent disease. Only a comprehensive eye
examination will determine if your eyes are healthy and working properly.
What is 20/20 Vision?
20/20 vision means that you see at 20 feet what the average person sees at 20
feet. 20/200 means that you see at 20 feet what the average person sees at
200 feet. Many young patients have better than 20/20, e.g., 20/15.
Only a few people have 20/10.
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