Eye Exams at Pelham Eye Center
Comprehensive Eye Exams for the Whole Family
The Foundation of Eye Health
At Pelham Eye Center, a comprehensive eye exam is at the basis of everything we do. We strive to form relationships with our patients and take care of any vision and ocular health needs over time. Comprehensive eye exams are important to not only care for vision, but also to establish a basis for monitoring overall eye health. Many times, ocular disease is discovered at a comprehensive eye exam, even in asymptomatic patients. We perform everything from pediatric and geriatric eye exams to diabetic eye exams and exams for those on high-risk medications. We handle refractions for glasses and evaluations for contact lenses, too, during comprehensive eye exams.
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Our comprehensive eye exams provide you with an updated vision prescription and also serve as your first line of defense against potential eye conditions. If we detect any issues, we will tailor a treatment plan specific to your needs.
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Our children’s eye exams are just like our comprehensive eye exams, but designed with younger eyes in mind. We aim to ensure your child has a strong foundation for healthy sight. We specifically check for conditions more common in children such as amblyopia (lazy eye) or myopia (near-sightedness).
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In order to provide you with the best vision and comfort, our contact lens exams include precise measurements and evaluations. We select lenses based on visual needs, corneal measurements, and lifestyle considerations. We also teach proper insertion and removal techniques and review proper lens care.
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Because certain medications have ocular risk factors, special testing will need to be conducted periodically to continue safely using high-risk medications. Often these exams are coordinated with internists and rheumatologists. Some examples of high-risk medications include hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) or long-term steroid use (Prednisone). We perform all required testing in office and coordinate our findings with other doctors as needed.
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We urge all diabetic patients to have a yearly eye exam since ocular complications are common with diabetes. We use advanced imaging to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy and coordinate findings with internists or endocrinologists as needed.
What to Expect at Your Eye Exam
-We take a full medical history and family history on every patient and review systemic conditions and medications
-We perform preliminary testing to determine visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, binocular vision, and peripheral vision
-We perform a refraction to determine eye glasses and contact lens prescriptions
-We measure intraocular pressure
-We perform a full anterior segment and posterior segment ocular exam, including a dilated retinal exam or OPTOmap retinal imaging
-We perform special testing when indicated, including extended automated perimetry, macular/optic nerve OCT scans, corneal topography, and detailed fundus photography
Trust us for your eye care services!
Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam, a specialty service, or emergency eye care, the team at Pelham Eye Center is here for you! We use expert skill and state-of-the-art technology to bring you an exceptional eye care experience.
