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 Comprehensive eye examinations are the most important step in monitoring not only the health of your eyes, but also in determining your refractive needs (i.e., glasses or contact lens prescriptions). Some eye diseases have no early warning signs, such as glaucoma, and can only be detected through dilated eye exams. For this reason, you should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years.
Your comprehensive eye exam will include the following:
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A review of complete medical history, including eyes
Both near and distance visual acuity
Pupil check
Confrontation visual fields
Extraocular muscle evaluation
Refraction
Intraocular pressure reading
Dilation
Slit lamp exam
Internal exam including retina and optic nerve
Additional testing as deemed by your doctor |
After all tests are finished and have been evaluated, your doctor will explain the findings and recommend the best course of action to maintain and improve your eye health. Your doctor will answer questions and address any concerns you may have about your eyes.
When your exam is complete, expect to have blurry near vision for several hours due to the dilation, as well as sensitivity to light. We will provide you with sunglasses (disposable) if you did not bring your own.
At Eye Care For Tulsa, we believe that outstanding customer service and personalized care are essential in providing complete eye care. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
 Eye Care for Tulsa is a forerunner in the treatment of difficult cases of Dry Eye Syndrome.
To understand more about Dry Eye Syndrome check out the Dry Eye Brochure at Brochures.
Adding Tears
Eye drops, called artificial tears, are similar to your own tears. They lubricate the eyes and help maintain moisture.
You can use artificial tears once or twice daily, or as often as several times an hour. If you use drops more frequently than four times a day, you should consider using drops not containing preservatives.
Conserving the Tears
Conserving your eyes' own tears is another approach to keeping the eyes moist. Tears drain out of the eye through a small channel into the nose (which is why your nose runs when you cry). Your ophthalmologist may close these channels either temporarily or permanently. This closure conserves your own tears, making both your own tears, as well as artificial tears, last longer.
Restasis: increasing and improving tear production
A revolutionary treatment for difficult cases of Dry Eye Syndrome is now available. The prescription medication Restasis works to reconstitute the tear film. Because prescription medications may take several weeks to demonstrate maximum effectiveness, patients may benefit from occasional use of artificial tears as well.
For more information on Restasis see: http://www.restasis.com/
 Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States, especially for older people. It is a condition in which the optic nerve is damaged, which can lead to vision loss. It can be associated with elevated intraocular pressure.
Because there are usually no symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma, having a complete eye examination is the best way to detect this condition. During a glaucoma evaluation, we will:
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Measure your intraocular pressure (tonometry),
Evaluate possible optic nerve damage (ophthalmoscopy),
Test the peripheral vision for each eye (visual field testing, or perimetry),
Photograph the optic nerve. |
There is no cure for glaucoma; and vision loss due to glaucoma cannot be reversed. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. However, early detection and treatment can preserve existing sight and prevent further loss of sight. Treatment to lower intraocular pressure may include prescription eye drops, laser treatments or surgery. Again, the best way to detect glaucoma is to have a complete eye examination.
For more information on causes, symptoms and types of glaucoma, check out the Glaucoma Brochure at Brochures.
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