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Preparing for Your First Office Visit And What to
Expect
On your first office
visit we will need you to bring the following:
- Eyeglasses
- List of
current medications
- Your most
current insurance cards
- A completed
personal information sheet from your information packet
The doctor will
be getting an overall picture of your health and the health of your eyes.
During your examination, drops may be placed in your eyes to dilate your pupils
to check for eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma,
diabetic retinopathy, and
macular degeneration. The purpose of dilation is to
get a clear view of the optic nerve and retina in the back of your eye for
early detection and treatment of eye diseases that can rob you of your sight.
If your pupils are dilated, your vision may be blurred for a short time. You
will be sensitive to brtight light for a few hours, however we will gladly give
you a pair of dark sunglasses to take with you for your comfort and
convenience. If you are uncomfortable driving during that dilated period, we do
advise you bring someone along who can drive you home.
If you have been
referred to Eye Health while in Florida by a friend or your doctor, please let
us know so we can thank them.
It is recommended
that you see an eye doctor every year for a routine eye exam an refraction for
optimal vision results. At the end of your complete eye exam with our friendly
and compassionate staff of doctors and technicians, you will be given a current
prescription for eyeglasses. We have a full service optical shop with trained,
professional opticians ready to help you select the perfect pair of frames and
lenses that are competitively priced to fit any budget. |
