Eye Exam and Refraction

Eye Exam and Refraction:
1. Are you having any difficulty with your eyes?
The eye examination starts by identifying your vision or eye complaints.
2. Your eye history.
A careful eye health history is taken and reviewed as well as systemic medical history. Any medications you are taking are noted as many can affect the eyes and vision.
3. How sharp is your vision?
Visual acuity (the sharpness of your vision) is measured and tests are performed to determine your eyeglass prescription.
4. Measure Up.
Corneal curvature is measured to allow us to properly fit contact lenses, as well as to detect any abnormal shape of the front surface of your eyes.
5. Coordination & focus tests.
Eye muscle coordination and focusing ability are tested.
6. Assessing the small stuff.
A bio microscope, or slit lamp is used to assess the health of the lids, cornea, iris, lens, and other structures of the eye.
7. Inspecting Inside.
The inner structures of your eyes, including the retina and optic nerve, are examined carefully. Using a small hand held lens Dr. Weitzenkorn may be able to examine the retina and optic nerve without dilating your eyes.
Dilating eye drops, if necessary, will cause the pupils to enlarge, giving the doctor a good view of the internal structures of the eye. The effects of the dilating drops usually begin to subside after a few hours; however, it is wise to bring good sunglasses to help you see in bright sunlight following a dilated eye exam. While your eyes are dilated, close work or reading may be difficult, and bright sunlight may be annoying.
8. What’s right for you?
After performing all necessary tests, an explanation or the results will be discussed with you. Options such as eye glasses, contact lenses, eye medications, or eye surgery will be presented to you.