| Eye
Exams |
At the
Loganville Vision Center, we deliver the most comprehensive, full
scope eye
examination available anywhere. Your eye examination consists of a
number of tests not only to
evaluate the prescription also to assess the health of your eyes. It
is an interesting and comfortable experience consisting of: |
| Medical
History:
Since the eyes are
a part of the body, they can be affected by seemingly unrelated health
conditions. We begin the eye examination by asking you detailed
questions about your general health, any medical conditions and
prescription or non-prescription medication usage. |
Slit Lamp
Examination: A slit lamp is
essentially a powerful microscope that allows a
detailed examination of various tissues and structures of your eye.
This instrument allows our doctors to find early cataracts, corneal
scars, conjunctivitis, and other
problems that can occur in your eyes. In addition, this instrument is
essential in assessing fit and follow-up of contact lenses. |
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Dilated Fundus
Examination: We routinely
dilate the pupils with drops to allow a more thorough health
evaluation of the back of your eye. A dilated retinal examination
using the slit lamp biomicroscope and special lenses allows us to
check for retinal and optic nerve disease or abnormalities and
evidence of systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood
pressure. With an instrument called the binocular indirect
ophthalmoscope, we are able to examine the peripheral portion of the
internal eye to diagnose conditions such as retinal detachment |
| Glaucoma
Testing:
This test is
included in all adult examinations and in children's where necessary.
Glaucoma is a disease that causes blindness if left untreated. It
occurs if the fluid pressure at the front of the eye is too high for
the optic nerve at the back of the eye. In most cases, the patient is
unaware of the disease until there is substantial vision loss. Testing
is done through "tonometry"-measuring the pressure inside your eye,
examination of the optic nerve through dilated pupils and visual field
testing. |
| Visual Field
Testing: When a patient
reads an eye chart, we are testing the integrity of their central
vision. A visual field test measures the integrity of the whole
retina, along with the nerve pathways that pass through the brain. An
example of a disease which can be detected with this test is a
pituitary gland tumor. Because the enlarged gland presses on the optic
nerve in a unique way, the tumor causes a visual field defect that is
specific to this disease. |
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Refraction:
We typically use multiple
methods of measurement to ensure the most accurate prescription for
your eyeglasses or contact lenses. These techniques include
autorefraction, which uses a computer, while retinoscopy is an optical
method of measuring the power of the eye. Subjective refraction is the test that most people equate with
having their eyes tested. Although some people dislike all those
choices between lens one or two, the test is still necessary, since it
gives you the opportunity to make sure that your prescription will
feel comfortable . |
| Your Eye
Health
Vision is our most precious sense
and not something to be taken for granted. You have entrusted us with
the responsibility of caring for your eyes, a responsibility that we
take very seriously. By ensuring that you visit our doctors on a
regular basis, as prescribed, we will ensure that you are provided
with the highest quality of eye care possible.
Importance of Eye Exams
A recent
survey shows that people choose good eyesight as the single most
important factor for good driving. In spite of this, people take
better care of their cars as compared to their eyes! 80% of us get
our cars serviced annually, while only 43% of us have our eyes
checked by a professional each year!!
The best
way to maintain good vision is through regular professional eye
examinations. It
 is
important to get your eyes examined periodically by an eye care
specialist because there are several eye diseases such as glaucoma,
diabetic retinopathy, that exhibit no symptoms in their early
stages. It was found in a study that approximately 90% of all
patients when diagnosed with glaucoma had absolutely no symptom or
complaint related to glaucoma. The sooner a disease is detected, the
better the chance for successful treatment. Untreated eye conditions
can worsen and lead to more serious problems- even blindness. Poor
eyesight can affect learning ability, athletic performance,
day-to-day activities and even self-esteem. Hence, it is not
advisable to rely on changes in your vision or broken glasses to
remind you of your next appointment.
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Symptoms that require immediate medical attention:
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Apparent
loss of vision
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Sudden
hazy or blurred vision.
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Flashes
of light or black spots
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Halos or
rainbow around light
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Curtain-like blotting of vision
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Loss of
peripheral vision
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Inflamed
or watery eyes
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Eye
infections
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Eye
injuries
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