When you come in to Quality Optical of Olney for your yearly comprehensive eye exam, our
Redland eye doctor will check your eyes thoroughly with two goals in mind. The first is to determine your level of vision. If your sight is less than optimal and you are in need of correction for farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism, prescription lenses will be recommended- either contact lenses or eyeglasses, depending upon your preference and your needs. In addition, you will be screened for common eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts. Our entire staff is dedicated to keeping your eyes healthy and strong.
Glaucoma Testing Redland
Your medical history and family history are important to determining the necessity for certain tests. For example, diabetic neuropathy is a disease that can affect anyone with type one or type two diabetes. If you have diabetes or a family history of it, please discuss it with our
Redland eye doctor.
Glaucoma is tested for primarily with tonometry. A puff of air on your eye allows our Redland eye doctor to determine the level of internal eye pressure. High pressure usually indicates a presence of glaucoma. Also, the drainage angle of your eye may be checked as part of your glaucoma screening. Follow up tests could be recommended if necessary.
A slit lamp test serves more than one purpose. Because it provides a three dimensional view of your eye, it allows your cornea, iris, and lens to be seen in detail. Besides that, our Redland eye doctor can see the vitreous gel. This is the fluid that makes up the large part of the center of your eye. Therefore, any potential concerns with the parts of your eye can be found early, diagnosed, and treated. Early detection gives a much better chance of successful treatment of virtually any disease, including those of the eye.
For your visual acuity, our
Redland eye doctor will employ a refraction test. You will be checked for how well you see up close and at a distance. If you have retinal or optic nerve disease or a family history of color blindness, a color vision test may be needed. Of course, should you need prescription lenses, our opticians are ready and waiting to help with quick and efficient service.
Redland Optical Exams
3404 Olandwood Court
Olney, Maryland 20832
301-880-1313
By Quality Optical
October 18, 2013