A measure of the clarity or sharpness of your vision
Performed on a routine basis for all new patients and returning patients every 3 months
Performed at Visual Acuity rooms on the 2nd floor
Please bring any glasses you are using with you to the Visual Acuity Exam
2.Tonometry Test
A measure of the intraocular pressure (pressure inside of your eye)
Often performed on a routine basis along with the Visual Acuity exam on the 2nd floor
Can be performed with the Air Puff non-contact tonometer or with the Applanation tonometer with anesthetic eye drops
3.Refraction Exam
A test which measures a person's prescription for eye glasses
A test which measures if a person is near-sighted (myopic), far-sighted (hyperopic or presbyopic), or has an astigmatism
Performed if a person's visual acuity has dropped significantly or the person requests a prescription for glasses
Performed at Refraction rooms on the 2nd floor
4.Slit Lamp Examination
A detailed examination of the eye performed by the doctor using a slit lamp, an instrument with a high intensity light source and magnification allowing the doctor
Performed in the doctor's examination room
5.Dilation
Sometimes ordered by your doctor to help the doctor see more details of your retina, a thin tissue at the back of the eye
A process in which eye drops are given, usually three times, to relax the muscles of the iris (the colored part of your eye); this enlarges the pupil (the round black circle in the center of your eye), allowing more light to enter the eye and the doctor to see more of your retina
Usually lasts 4 hours during which time you may not be able to read clearly
You may like to wear sunglasses when going outdoors after dilation, as your eyes may be uncomfortable in bright light until the pupil has constricted back to normal size
Do not drive for 4 hours after the dilation drops have been put into your eye
02-056-3333
