What can I expect in my first visit?

If you are thinking that eye examinations are only for people with poor vision, then you are absolutely wrong. We believe that our vision is fine until a visit to the doctor reveals a true situation. An annual eye check-up is necessary to know whether you are suffering from any eye problem before you witness any serious symptom. You will be made to read random letters to check your distance and the close vision. The side vision, color recognition shall also be checked. 

How often should I have an Eye test?

If you are an adult without risk factors for eye disease, it is recommended that you have an eye examination:

• At least once between the ages 20 and 39

• Every two years between 40 and 50

• Every year if you are above 50 or older.

• If you have a family history of glaucoma or history of diabetes, you should be examined every year after 40

• People with diabetes should get an eye examination done at least once a year 

Am I suitable candidate for LASIK?

Whether you are a suitable candidate for microkeratome or femto bladeless lasik, the surgeon will be able to guide you after examining your eye parameters like:

• You are at least 19 years old.

• You should not be pregnant or nursing as these conditions might change the measured Refraction of the Eye. 

• You should be in good general health. Lasik may not be recommended for patients with Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Lupus.

What tests are done to diagnose Glaucoma?

Routine eye examination includes-

• Applanation Tonometry-to measure intraocular pressure

• Fundus- documents the changes of Optic Nerve head(disc) while looking at your fundus through pupil

• Gonioscopy- The type of Glaucoma is detected by assessing the angle of an interior chamber of Eye by gonioscopy.

Depending on the level of suspicion, we ask for following confirmatory test:

• Central corneal thickness-to refine the results of our eye pressure measurements