Advanced diagnostic eye testing
Some things a routine exam catches, and others are worth looking at in more detail. These tests do not replace the exam: they add to it when there is a specific reason.
What they are for
Several eye conditions progress without discomfort. There is no pain, no blurry vision, and by the time a symptom appears the process has been underway for a while. Supporting tests let us see sooner what the eye is not telling you yet.
When they make sense
- There is a family history of glaucoma or another eye condition.
- You have diabetes, and the state of the retina is worth documenting year over year.
- Something came out differently on the routine exam and deserves a closer look.
- A change needs to be followed over time, compared against the previous visit.
- You noticed something that does not add up: missing areas in your field of vision, flashes, new floating spots.
What to expect
- The reason for the test, explained before it is done. If you do not understand what it is for, ask.
- The test, which is not painful. Depending on which one, dilating drops may be needed.
- The result, explained in plain words and without jargon.
- What comes next: whether it needs repeating, when, and whether someone else should look at it.
A note on judgment
A test is only worth doing if it changes something: what gets monitored, when you come back, or who we refer you to. We do not order tests for the sake of having them. If we recommend one, we tell you what question it answers.
Call us first
Availability can vary by office. Call to confirm what is done at the location most convenient for you.
Request your appointment online and we will call you to arrange the day and time.