Exams & Appointments
Comprehensive Eye Health Exam
What we mean by a comprehensive eye health examination is a detailed and complete evaluation of the health of each area of the eye. We provide a thorough assessment of your vision and ensure your eyes are working together as a team. Personalized recommendations are made based on your visual and health needs.
Our doctors and clinical technicians explain the purpose of each test as it is performed. We want to help you understand all your eye health and vision treatment options. During the exam, pressure in the eye is measured to see if there are any early signs of glaucoma. In addition, the back of the eye, including the retina, macula, and ocular nerve are examined for signs of disease and problems such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal holes/tears or detachments. Observation of the back of the eye is performed either through dilation of the pupils or by taking an Optomap retinal scan (there is a separate fee for the Optomap retinal scan).
The doctor performs refractive testing to determine the optical lens strength required for the clearest possible vision. Binocular vision skills are tested as well this is to ensure that the eyes work together properly as a unit. These skills include depth perception, eye muscle coordination and the ability to change focus from near to far objects. Binocular vision skills are especially important to asses in children because they are necessary for good school performance. Pupil responses are tested, and the cornea and lens are checked for general health and the possible development of cataracts.
It is important to have a comprehensive eye exam every 12 months.
Getting your prescription checked by your doctor is the best way to keep your eyewear current and your eyes in good health. Eye diseases such as glaucoma display no symptoms until full onset has occurred this is a disease that can be prevented through detection and maintenance. In addition, prescription changes do not necessarily reveal themselves through secondary symptoms. Changes in the amount of myopia (near-sightedness) or hyperopia (far-sightedness) occurring can be masked by the eye muscles straining to accommodate for the change. This does not always reveal itself by way of headaches or noticeable eye strain.
Appointments
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our office! As a new or existing patient to our practice, the doctors here at Heights Eyecare have some diagnostic information they will need, in order to do your eye health examination.
-The OPTOMAP takes a high resolution, 200 degree wide, color digital image of the retina. Your doctor does recommend this advance technology, as it will enable them to immediately review the retinal images with you. It provides a comprehensive health assessment of the retina for a minimal fee of $30.
-Bring a list of all medications you are currently taking for the doctor to review.
-If you wear glasses or sunglasses bring them with you so that your doctor can verify them and make recommendations for updating them as necessary.
-If you are a current contact lens wearer (even part-time), wear the contact lenses to the appointment. Your doctor will perform a cornea and contact lens analysis to asses their performance and effect on the health of your eyes and best visual acuity. Also, bring the empty box or wrapper of the current contacts you are wearing to allow the doctor to determine the exact brand and fit of your current contact lenses.
-Bring a list of all medications you are currently taking for the doctor to review.
-If you wear glasses or sunglasses bring them with you so that your doctor can verify them and make recommendations for updating them as necessary.
-If you are a current contact lens wearer (even part-time), wear the contact lenses to the appointment. Your doctor will perform a cornea and contact lens analysis to asses their performance and effect on the health of your eyes and best visual acuity. Also, bring the empty box or wrapper of the current contacts you are wearing to allow the doctor to determine the exact brand and fit of your current contact lenses.