1) WHERE DOES IT HURT? The eye examination starts by identifying your vision or eye complaints.

2) YOUR EYE HISTORY. A careful eye health history is taken 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 biomicroscope (slit lamp) is used to assess the health of the eyelids, cornea, iris, lens and other structures of the eye.

7) INSPECTING INSIDE. The doctor will use a variety of instruments to inspect the inner structures of your eyes, including the retina and the optic nerve. This may include drops to dilate your pupils to give the best view, so remember to bring sunglasses. Besides looking for eye diseases, we will be looking for signs of many systemic diseases including hypertension and diabetes.

8) WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU? After performing all necessary tests, and explanation of the results will be discussed with you. Options such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, eye medications, or eye surgery will be presented to you.