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Eye Exams

Did you break your glasses? Have you noticed some gradual changes in your vision? Do you have a lot of glare when driving at night? Maybe you recently have been diagnosed with certain medical conditions. One of the best ways to know the health of our eyes is to have a regular exam by your eye doctor. At Sweeney Eye Associates we perform ocular exams for glasses, contacts or refractive surgery, as well as comprehensive exams for the treatment of cataracts, diabetes, glaucoma or other ocular diseases.

Certain components of your eye exam will be performed by our trained ophthalmic staff before you see the doctor. Dilation – It may be necessary to dilate your eyes during your exam. Dilation will make you sensitive to light and you will not be able to see well up close. We provide disposable dark shades. Driving with dilated eyes may be compromised, so we recommend that you have someone to accompany you to drive.

• Medical History – Assessment of your general health and visual complaints

• Visual Acuity Testing – Measures a person’s ability to see fine detail with central vision

• External Examination – Inspection of the eyelids, lacrimal system, and areas around the eyes

• Ocular Motility Exam – Detects eyes that are misaligned or not working properly together

• Confrontational Visual Field Examination – Testing of side vision

• Slit lamp examination – Examination of the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a microscope.

• Tonometry – Determines pressure within the eye

• Ophthalmoscopy – Examination of the retina

• Refraction – Determines your best corrected visual acuity. It will also determine if correction is needed to improve vision. It is an essential part of the eye examination.

Other tests can vary depending on the patient’s age, date of last exam and other factors. Not every part of the exam may be needed or performed during your visit.

Our Physicians and Staff at Sweeney Eye Associates know that your sense of sight is precious. We are here to provide you the best options to achieve quality vision.