A complete examination includes a complete medical history, including medical problems, surgeries, medications (please bring a list) and allergies. Many medications and medical conditions can affect your eyes, so it is important for us to know about your medical issues. Your complete ocular history will also be taken, which will include any eye diseases, surgeries, and eye drop medications.

The examination will include a check of your vision, peripheral vision, pupil movement, eye movement, intraocular pressure and an extensive exam of your external and internal eye structures and health. We examine to look for evidence of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as other eye diseases. In order to examine the internal structures of the eye thoroughly, we will need to dilate your eyes. This involves using eye drops to enlarge the pupil. The drops take 20 to 30 minutes to work, and the effect lasts 4-6 hours. This will make your eyes light sensitive. Some people experience blurred vision and feel uncomfortable driving after dilation. If so, please bring a driver with you.