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At Field Eye Care, you will receive a state of the art examination. Our office is equipped with a computerized digital refraction system which enables you to get the most accurate prescription. It allows us to measure astigmatism much more easily and efficiently, making for a stress-free exam. We are also able to upload your previous glasses prescription and let you compare it to your new prescription with just the push of a button. This way you will see exactly how much your vision has changed. We have recently added a fully automated retinal imaging camera that can obtain photos of the inside of your eye in just a couple minutes. The doctor will show you the photos during your exam so you can see exactly what your eye looks like inside. The images will be digitally stored to your medical record so that any changes can be identified over time and there will be a permanent record of your eye health on file.
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR EXAM:- Bring your photo ID and ALL insurance cards
- Bring any glasses you wear (including reading glasses or glasses just worn at night after removing contact lenses) - Bring any contact lens boxes or packets you have - Bring your most recent written prescription for glasses and/or contact lenses - Bring a list of medications you are currently taking - Do not sleep in your contact lenses the night before your exam. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR EXAM:At the start of your exam, our technician will perform some preliminary tests to measure the curvature of your eyes and the pressure inside your eyes (intraocular pressure). If you brought glasses with you, she will then take a digital estimation of the prescription. If you are having retinal imaging, she will then take high definition digital photos of the inside of your eyes in just a couple minutes.
You will then see the doctor who will begin the exam by discussing any issues or concerns you have and reviewing your medical history. She will then perform a series of tests that will assess your pupils, eye muscle coordination and function, and peripheral vision. She will then perform a refraction to determine what eyeglass prescription you need and measure your best corrected vision. She will then evaluate the health of the front of your eyes using a high-powered microscope called a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope. If you are being evaluated for contact lenses, she will then discuss your options and begin the evaluation process using diagnostic lenses from our office inventory. If we do not have your contact lenses in stock, we will order them and contact you as soon as they arrive so that you can return to the office to complete the evaluation. If this is your first time wearing contact lenses, our technician will then begin your contact lens insertion and removal training and go over proper contact lens care with you. If your eyes are being dilated at this visit, we will then instill drops into your eyes and wait approximately 10-30 minutes for them to take effect. Once your eyes are dilated, the doctor will examine the internal structures of the eyes to assess the health of your eyes using special lenses with the microscope. If you had retinal imaging the doctor will explain and review your images with you on a large computer monitor. At the end of your visit the doctor will go over all of your exam findings with you as well as answer any questions you may have. |
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